Gorget (unfinished)

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Date created: 800 BC–AD 200 (Early to Middle Woodland period)

Culture/People: probably Adena (archaeological culture) (attributed)

Collection History: Collection history unknown; purchased by George Heye from an unknown source in 1915.
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Place: Blennerhassett Island, Ohio River; Wood County; West Virginia; USA
Island Name: Blennerhassett Island
Island Grouping: Ohio River Islands

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

Data Source: National Museum of the American Indian

Catalog Number: 4/266
Barcode: 040266.001

Object Type: Adornment/Jewelry

Object Name: Gorget (unfinished)
Media/Materials: Stone
Techniques: Ground

Metadata Usage: CC0

GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6a2a0acad-34d0-483f-84f6-9913b4d06e43

Record ID: NMAI_42856