Native American Artifacts & Collectibles
Lot 17:
5 3/8" Museum Grade Siltstone Gorget found near Hagerstown, Maryland
A finely made Maryland siltstone gorget recovered near Hagerstown, Maryland, shaped from a smooth, mottled grey siltstone typical of the Valley and Ridge formations that run through western Maryland. The piece measures 5? inches in length and displays a soft matte sheen produced by long-term handling and natural weathering, consistent with authentic Mid-Atlantic Woodland artifacts. The gorget features two biconically drilled suspension holes, executed with correct prehistoric drilling technique and showing the inward taper characteristic of Native manufacture. The stone exhibits the expected regional patination, with a subdued surface luster and slight darkening in areas of historic handling. The material closely matches other known Maryland siltstone artifacts, including gorgets and pendants from the Potomac and Monocacy drainages. Overall workmanship, drilling style, stone type, and patination align strongly with Eastern Woodland manufacture in western Maryland, making this a well-preserved and regionally consistent example of a Mid-Atlantic gorget. Ex James Shield Collection
Condition: Ancient Authentic
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