Properties (42)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
artifact
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| gptkbp:are |
decorative items
often displayed in museums important for cultural identity often studied by archaeologists important for understanding prehistoric cultures often linked to trade networks often replicated by artisans part of the archaeological record important for understanding trade and exchange often polished often used in cultural revitalization efforts often analyzed for their craftsmanship often featured in educational programs considered a form of art often referenced in academic literature often excavated from mounds often found with other grave goods often made with tools of the time considered_a_symbol_of_the_Hopewell_culture considered_significant_in_Native_American_history part_of_the_Hopewell_tradition part_of_the_cultural_heritage_of_the_Midwest part_of_the_legacy_of_ancient_North_American_societies |
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
burial_practices
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| gptkbp:built |
shell
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| gptkbp:canBe |
found in various sizes
found in private collections found in various colors decorated with pigments |
| gptkbp:exhibits |
intricate carvings
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Hopewell shell gorgets
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| gptkbp:influence |
modern jewelry design
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| gptkbp:is_used_in |
spiritual or ceremonial significance
|
| gptkbp:locatedIn |
gptkb:North_America
archaeological sites |
| gptkbp:mandates |
social status
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| gptkbp:mayHave |
animal motifs
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| gptkbp:represents |
artistic_expression_of_the_Hopewell_people
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| gptkbp:standardFeatures |
circular or oval shapes
|
| gptkbp:usedBy |
gptkb:Hopewell_culture
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| gptkbp:yearEstablished |
100 BCE to 500 CE
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