probably Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian Traditions Search this
Previous owner:
John Bailey Nicklin (J. B. Nicklin), Non-Indian, 1843-1919 Search this
Presenter/funding source:
William De Forest Haynes, Non-Indian, 1862-1932 Search this
Object Name:
Gorget fragment (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Stone
Techniques:
Notched, drilled, ground
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Tennessee; USA
Date created:
8000 BC-AD 1550 (Early Archaic to Late Mississippian period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of John Bailey Nicklin (1843-1919, a Chattanooga, Tennessee, pharmacist and collector); purchased by MAI from an unknown source in 1920 using funds donated by William De Forest Haynes (1862-1932, a New York City businessman).
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