Prehistoric slate gorgets

Description:	Banded slate objects like these were created by prehistoric Native Americans by grinding slate against other hard rocks or materials to create a desired shape and smoothness. Although archaeologists aren’t certain, many believe that these types of objects, called pendants or gorgets, were worn as ornaments on the chest suspended by a cord or attached to clothing. They were made out of different materials, including stone, shell and bone. These gorgets were originally uncovered in Ohio and are attributed to the Hopewell and Adena cultures of the Woodland and Mississippian Periods.
Source:	http://www.digitalindy.org/cdm/ref/collection/tcm/id/541
Collection:	The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Rights:	https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/;
Copyright:	Creative Commons (CC By-SA 3.0);
Subjects:	Pendants (Jewelry) Indians of North America -- Antiquities Indians of North America -- Ohio Hopewell culture -- Ohio Adena culture -- Ohio Mound-builders Mississippian culture Woodland indians

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