Mississippian. <em>Rattlesnake Gorget (Breast Ornament)</em>, ca. 1400. Shell, 6 1/2 x 5 3/8 in. (16.5 x 13.7 cm). Collection of Christopher B. Martin, L49.3.2. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, L49.3.2_PS9.jpg)

Rattlesnake Gorget (Breast Ornament)

Artist:Mississippian

Medium: Shell

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:ca. 1400

Dimensions: 6 1/2 x 5 3/8 in. (16.5 x 13.7 cm)

Collections:

Museum Location: American Art Galleries, 5th Floor, The Americas’ First Peoples, 4000 B.C.E.–1521 C.E.

Accession Number: L49.3.2

Image: L49.3.2_PS9.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Elliptical shaped gorget with three holes along one edge, spaced two then one. The engraved rattlesnake design is circular with the parts of the rattlesnake disarticulated. It is executed in linear style with crosshatching infill.

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