Gorget

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Date created: 3000 BC–AD 1550 (Late Archaic to Late Woodland period)

Culture/People: possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic and Woodland Traditions
Seller: Daniel N. Kern (D. N. Kern), Non-Indian, 1849-1928
Previous owner: Daniel N. Kern (D. N. Kern), Non-Indian, 1849-1928

Collection History: Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Daniel N. Kern (1849-1928, of Shimerville and Allentown, Pennsylvania); purchased by George Heye from Daniel Kern in 1915.
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Place: Lehigh County; Pennsylvania; USA

See related items: Multiple archaeological cultures; Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 4/4466
Barcode: 044466.000

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

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

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws67b85bdb2-48c8-442a-8420-dc6403d0c3b1

Record ID: NMAI_47551