Gorget (Image withheld, pending review)

Date created
3000 BC-AD 1550 (Late Archaic to Late Mississippian period)
Culture/People
possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian Traditions
Previous owner
Montague Tallant (W. Montague Tallant/Walter Montague Tallant), Non-Indian, 1892-1962
Seller
Louise W. Tallant (Louise Wilder Tallant/Mrs. Montague Tallant), Non-Indian, 1890-1971
Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of amateur archaeologist Montague Tallant (Walter Montague Tallant, 1892-1962); purchased by MAI from his widow Louise Wilder Tallant (1890-1971) in 1965.
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Place
Garlin; Adair County; Kentucky; USA
See related items
Multiple archaeological cultures
Adornment/Jewelry
Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Catalog Number
23/8113
Barcode
238113.000
Object Type
Adornment/Jewelry
Object Name
Gorget (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Drilled
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6aac3b5cc-7010-4844-86c7-70478ea74df0
Record ID
NMAI_253303