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Introduction

A Hodenosaunee fired clay pot with two human figures modeled on the rim. Excavated in Madison County, New York and dated to 1550-1650, presumably by Colgate University Archaeologists. This pot may have been made by an Oneida artist, as this was the main community living in what is now Madison County. Acquired in 1963 by Cambridge University's Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology through an exchange with Colgate University.

Nation of Maker: Hodenosaunee/Haudenosaunee Oneida
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular nation(s)

The pot was excavated in Madison County, New York, which is in Hodenosaunee territory. Madison County occupies an area once primarily inhabited by the Oneida.

Place of Origin: Madison County, NY
Date Made or Date Range: 1550 to 1650
Summary of Source(s) for this Relative

Museum documentation and the GRASAC research team.

Materials

clay

Techniques or Format

The pot was coiled and fired.

Motifs and Patterns

Two standing figures are on the rim. There may have been a third on the section now broken away. The incised parallel lines used to decorate the rim are marked on the bodies as well.

Condition: Broken and repaired, with one section missing.
Reasons for connecting this relative with particular times, materials, styles and uses

This attribution was given by Colgate University.

Current Location: Cambridge University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, UK
Catalogue, Accession or Reference Number: 1963.72 A
Date of Acquisition by the Institution: 1963
Collection Narratives and Histories

Part of a collection of archaeological items excavated in Madison County, N.Y. Acquired in 1963 by Cambridge University's Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology through an exchange with Colgate University.

GKS Reference Number: 24792
How to Cite this Item

Unknown Hodenosaunee/Haudenosaunee/Oneida artist, pot. Currently in the Cambridge University Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, 1963.72 A. Item photographed and described as part of a GRASAC research trip May 2009; GRASAC item id 24792.

Record Creation Context

This record was created as part of a GRASAC research trip to Cambridge University's Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, May 4-9 2009.

Record Creation Notes/Observations

Researchers present: Trudy Nicks, Stacey Loyer, Ruth Phillips, and Rachel Hand.

Approximate Place of Origin

43.0703, -80.1184

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