Gorget

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Date created: 1000 BC–AD 1600 (Early to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner: Stephen F. Cummings, Non-Indian
Donor: Stephen F. Cummings, Non-Indian

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Stephen F. Cummings (of East Hampton, New York); donated to MAI by Stephen F. Cummings in 1917.
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Place: Lake of the Woods; Kenora District, Rainy River District; Ontario; Canada

See related items: Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture); Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 7/833
Barcode: 070833.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

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

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws636a5efca-5f2e-4180-90db-c02c5e054c41

Record ID: NMAI_76242