Choker

CG930218-2702

From: Great Plains (Plain)

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number CG930218-2702
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Great Plains (Plain)
Culture Area Great Plains Culture Area
Section American
Materials Shell | Glass
Description

Circular shell gorget with notched edge suspened throuh two holes at the center on a piece of rawhide. Large milk-white glass beads. Gotget has design incised: five shapes (three on the bottom, two in row above separated by a cross). Shapes may represent horse tracks. Back of gorget (where it would rub the neck) shows considrable wear.

Length 30.48 cm
Outside Diameter 6.35 cm

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