Award Winning Pieces
1st place Cultural Division
Choctaw Indian Show Labor Day weekend 2005
The Southeastern Indians of the mound building cultures of the Missippian period utilized the bird man design depected on this canteen necklace on many items both utilitarian and ceremonial. It has been found on shell gorgets in several of the historic mounds as well as on shell bowls and ceremonial items. This necklace was designed in the shape of a canteen that could have been used during this period. Pottery canteens of various shapes have been found in mound builder ruins. The birdman design was a frequently used design and this necklace was made to honor the artistry of this ancient culture.
