June Antiques and Collectibles Consignment
Lot 206:
Description
This collection consists of 47 prehistoric Native American artifacts primarily featuring lithic stone tools and one significant organic specimen. Attributed to the prehistoric cultures of the Ohio River Valley region, the items likely represent various archaeological periods ranging from the Archaic to the Woodland and Mississippian eras. The group is composed largely of projectile points knapped from a diverse array of materials, including black chert, charcoal flint, tan jasper, cream-colored chalcedony, and mottled gray stone. Point styles include side-notched, corner-notched, and stemmed varieties, alongside several small triangular bird points and one elongated, narrow drill or perforator located in the lower right quadrant. Complementing the projectile points is a rectangular ground stone celt or small axe head made from a dense, light-colored river stone. A fragment of dark gray slate near the center displays multiple deliberate, straight incised lines. The central focus of the display is a large, curved ivory-colored organic object, identified as a fossilized or aged tusk or canine tooth from a large mammal such as a bear or boar. The collection features several identifying marks and labels. A small white adhesive tag on the exterior upper left corner of the frame is hand-inscribed with Ohio w.fa. indicating geographic provenance. An internal white tag is marked 47 Pcs. Additionally, one light-colored corner-notched point in the lower right corner has the number 57 written on its surface in black ink. The artifacts are presented in a black pebbled-texture shadow box with a red velvet-style lining and a glass cover. Display case: 12 x 16 inches.
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