Offered here for your consideration are three stone mauls and two stone planting weights that are all prehistoric. These ground stone tools testify to the creativity of the prehistoric inhabitants of the Southwest. Formed by chipping and grinding these stones were painstakingly shaped for their function. Hold onto a special piece of the past. Bid on these items today!
PROVENANCE: Rust collection. The history of this collection comes from the private property of Dennis Sipe's White Mountain Hereford Ranch near Springerville, AZ. This well documented prehistoric site was excavated by William Hinckley. Mr. Sipe then wound up with the pottery and artifacts collection, which he kept and displayed until death. After Mr. Sipe passed away, the Rust family acquired the collection. Included is a copy of a history of the ruin (believed to have been written by Mr. Hinckley in 1987) in which it is clearly stated that no burial sites were found or disturbed.
MAKER: Unknown.
APPROX AGE: Prehistoric.
SIZE: Each maul measures approximately 3 1/2 inches long. The white maul is 1 3/4 inches wide. The other mauls measure approximately 3 inches and 1 3/4 inches wide. The plant weights measures approximately 3 1/8 inches and 2 3/4 inches diameter.
CONDITION: Average to good for their age, normal wear and minor imperfections expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $10 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.