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Object Number
993-26-10/99905
Display Title
Gorget
Descriptions
Object Description
Convex sides with somewhat straight ends; two holes perforated in the central area.
Inventory Description
Ground stone, ornament, gorget, elliptical with squared ends, two perforations
Classification
- Gorget
Department
Archaeological
Culture
- Northeast
- Late Archaic Period
- Middle Archaic Period
- Late Prehistoric Period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America
/
United States
Additional Geographic Terms
New England
Materials
Stone
Dimensions
Overall: 8.2 x 2.7 x 0.6 cm (3 1/4 x 1 1/16 x 1/4 in.)
Quantity
1
Label on object
993-26-10/99905
Provenance
Donor
Philip Miller
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