Gorget

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Date created: 3000 BC–AD 1600 AD (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Previous owner: Norman Ross Hendershott (N. R. Hendershott), Non-Indian, 1895-1985
Seller: Norman Ross Hendershott (N. R. Hendershott), Non-Indian, 1895-1985

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of amateur archaeologist and Indian artifact dealer Norman Ross Hendershott (1895-1985, of London, Ontario); purchased by MAI from Norman R. Hendershott in 1917.
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Place: Middlesex County; Ontario; Canada

See related items: Multiple archaeological cultures; Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 6/6779
Barcode: 066779.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Gorget
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Ground, drilled

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6c6b1fe08-38aa-4a17-bb93-e81de26d8f4e

Record ID: NMAI_71943