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Pre-Columbian, North America, Eastern Tennessee (Knoxville area), Middle Woodland Period, ca. 200 BCE to 300 CE. This is a smooth grey-green river cobble grinded and smoothed into a gorget, with two holes drilled in its center and slightly flared edges. Gorgets were pendants worn around the neck to signify status or rank within society. A variety of styles are known, of which this one is the "bow-tie" form. The Middle Woodland Period is known for sophisticated artwork, complex burial practices, and large trade networks. During this time, the people of what is now the southeastern US began to proliferate the building of small conical burial mounds. They also had a widespread trading network and archaeologists have found copper from the Great Lakes, mica from the southern Appalachians, and shells from the Gulf Coast in this area. Size: 2.25" W x 5.4" H (5.7 cm x 13.7 cm)

Provenance: Ex - Magor collection, Chicago IL, 1960's. The flare is marked "Xalitla Grro" by the previous owner who found it in situ while traveling through the Balsas River region of Guerrero, 50 years ago.

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  • Condition: Fine condition with slight ancient pitting and numerous mineral deposits

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