Pre-Contact Native American Banner Stone
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North American, probably southeastern United States, Mississippian, Archaic Period, ca. 8000 to 5000 BCE. A grey stone bannerstone, a weight for an atlatl. The stone has been carved to have long, projecting arms and a central area with grooves on top and bottom to allow it to attach onto a circular piece of wood that formed part of the atlatl. The weight gave the atlatl greater projectile power and control. Bannerstones were not just functional, but also probably had ritualistic or symbolic power, and this one has a zoomorphic, possibly avian form that may have served as a talisman to protect the hunter during the dangerous business of the hunt. Comes with custom stand. Size: Size: 9.5" W x 3.4" H (24.1 cm x 8.6 cm); height on stand: 4.6" (11.7 cm)
Provenance: Whisnant Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, acquired over twenty years ago
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North American, probably southeastern United States, Mississippian, Archaic Period, ca. 8000 to 5000 BCE. A grey stone bannerstone, a weight for an atlatl. The stone has been carved to have long, projecting arms and a central area with grooves on top and bottom to allow it to attach onto a circular piece of wood that formed part of the atlatl. The weight gave the atlatl greater projectile power and control. Bannerstones were not just functional, but also probably had ritualistic or symbolic power, and this one has a zoomorphic, possibly avian form that may have served as a talisman to protect the hunter during the dangerous business of the hunt. Comes with custom stand. Size: Size: 9.5" W x 3.4" H (24.1 cm x 8.6 cm); height on stand: 4.6" (11.7 cm)
Provenance: Whisnant Gallery, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, acquired over twenty years ago
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#123172
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Repaired with ancient losses.
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Pre-Contact Native American Banner Stone
Estimate $500 - $750
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