Covenant Chain

Name/Title

Covenant Chain

Entry/Object ID

L2024.3.24

Description

Metal chain made up of links in the shape of feathers, fleur-de-lys, and seated lions

Context

This amazing object is tiny but is one of the few known covenant chains surviving and is therefore exceedingly important. It probably dates from the Treaty of Kahnawake and has feather links, a fleur de lys link and seated lion links indicating the Native Nations, the French citizens, and the British Government.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Abenaki Cultural Conservancy

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1660

Place

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Chain

Nomenclature Class

Multiple Use T&E for Materials

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials