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Gorgets - 215 and 216 with numbers.jpg
Two gorgets from Groveland Camps. Archeologists are not certain of the purpose of gorgets, but based on the size and shape, along with the drill holes, these were likely worn around the neck, perhaps ceremonial or to signify status.

Gorgets and Pendants - 5586, 5587, and 5798 with numbers.jpg
Gorgets and Pendant from the Walker Camps. Archeologists are not certain of the purpose of gorgets, but based on the size and shape, along with the drill holes, these were likely worn around the neck, perhpas ceremonial or to signify status.

Gouge - 199 with number.jpg
From the Parker Collection. Woodworking tool.

Ground stone - 1735 side 1.jpg
Ground stone found in Massachusetts.

Gun flint, possible - 2603 with number.jpg
This is evidence of possible contact with Europeans.

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Number 3575 was discovered in a shell heap located in Wellfleet, MA (Cape Cod) by Fred A. Luce in August of 1916. The object measures 5 in long, 3 1/4 in wide, and was probably used as a hoe or clam digger.

Frederick Alanson Luce Exhibit Frederick Alanson Luce (Fred Luce) was an early avocational archaeologist active in the early 20th century. Unlike many avocational archaeologists who simply went out collecting Native American artifacts from plowed…

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Number 1864 is a leaf shaped knife discovered in Flint Ridge, Ohio. Part of the Chester Brown Collection at the Buttonwoods, the presence of such an object in the collection demonstrates the diversity in provenance within the collection.

Map - Ward-Hill Mass.jpg
Map of Ward-Hill area. Fred Luce drew many maps of areas and sites where he collected.
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