Culture/People:

possibly Multiple archaeological cultures (attributed), including Late Archaic, Woodland, and Mississippian Traditions  Search this

Previous owner:

F. Ward, Non-Indian  Search this

Object Name:

Gorget (Image withheld, pending review)

Media/Materials:

Slate

Techniques:

Drilled

Object Type:

Adornment/Jewelry

Place:

Hancock County; Illinois; USA

Date created:

3000 BC–AD 1600 (Late Archaic to Late Mississippian period)

Collection History:

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of F. Ward; purchased by George Heye from an unknown source in 1914.

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Catalog Number:

3/7253

Barcode:

037253.000

See related items:

Multiple archaeological cultures

Adornment/Jewelry

Data Source:

National Museum of the American Indian

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6160a3c4e-7869-4d7e-829f-e966081f0d22

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:NMAI_39586