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Gorget
Not on view
Shell neck ornaments, or gorgets, were ancient badges of high rank and office. This example depicts a warrior involved in a ritual observance. He wears a kilt, moccasins, garters, and wristbands, and his hair is elaborately styled. He also carries a raccoon pelt (indicated by the ringed tail) and a rattle. These details of dress are seen in other gorgets that depict rituals involving transformation, especially that of bird-men and raccoon-men.
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