Eastern Long Island Indigenous pot

Eastern Long Island Indigenous pot

This vessel is slightly truncated at the bottom, has a flattened lip shape, and flares at its opening. Given its small size, the pot may have been carried between locations as it was used as, evidenced by wear at the bottom.

Unknown Indigenous maker

Collection of the Southold Indian Museum. Collected by Roy Latham (1881–1979) in the early 20th century. 

Unfortunately, the context in which this pot was discovered was not documented, nor were Shinnecock, Unkechaug, Montaukett, and other Indigenous peoples properly consulted at the time it was uncovered.

Owasco Period (A.D. 900-1300)

Southold Indian Museum. Photograph by Jeremy Dennis.

Tempered clay