Found marking the grave of an important individual, this gorget was worn as a neck ornament during life. [See learning resources here](https://smarthistory.org/seeing-america-2/national-identity/teaching-guide-mississippian-shell-gorget/) Gorget, c. 1250-1350, probably Middle Mississippian Tradition, whelk shell, 10 x 2 cm (National Museum of the American Indian, Smithsonian Institution, 18/
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