Gorget

Object Details

Collection History
Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Dr. Lancelot Ely (1875-1962, a surgeon in Somerville, New Jersey); purchased by MAI from Dr. Ely in 1950.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
possibly Woodland Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Previous owner
Dr. Lancelot Ely, Non-Indian, 1875-1962
Seller
Dr. Lancelot Ely, Non-Indian, 1875-1962
Date created
1000 BC–AD 1600 (Early to Late Woodland period)
Object Name
Gorget
Media/Materials
Stone
Techniques
Ground, drilled
Object Type
Adornment/Jewelry
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