Prehistoric Artifact Auction 2021-06-05 Auction - 315 Price Results - Tony Putty Artifacts in IN - Page 13
2 15/16" Quartz Hourglass Bannerstone. BeautifullyHathcock's Porphyry Crescent Bannerstone3 5/16" Rose Quartz Hourglass Bannerstone.
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Shelbyville, IN, United States
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Prehistoric Artifact Auction

We are very pleased to present the third and final offering of the "Best of the Gary Cuckler Collection". Over 25 years in the making, the Gary Cuckler Artifact Collection was comprised of some of the finest artifacts ever found. Gary will be remember for his keen eye for quality. This is the final, substantial (100 lots) dispersal of this large, significant collection. Gary's fine Bannerstones, Axes and Pipes anchor this sale. I know of no other assemblage of Bannerstones that surpasses the quality and presentation of the Cuckler Bannerstones. We are also very pleased to introduce the Evan Maurer Collection in this sale. Mr. Maurer is dispersing his lifetime collection over the next few sales. During his career, Mr. Maurer curated and directed a number of Native American artifact exhibitions in association with such notable institutions as the Minneapolis Institute of Art and the Art Institute of Chicago. There a also a dozen fine relics in the sale from the well-known Jim Johnston collection. Many were acquired from such old time collectors as Dr. Stanley Copeland and Gilbert Dilley. This sale offers a variety of fine artifacts. Don't miss this opportunity to add a Cuckler relic to your collection.
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4" Neuberger. Iowa. Large, broad point. Ex-Gary: 4" Neuberger. Iowa. Large, broad point. Glossy chert with flute like dip on back side. Ex-Gary Cuckler. Putty G8 COA
0289: 4" Neuberger. Iowa. Large, broad point. Ex-GaryEst. $300-$350
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1 7/8" Big Sandy. Bath Co, KY. Dickey COA.: 1 7/8" Big Sandy. Bath Co, KY. Semi-translucent Boyle Chert. Nice little example. Dickey G6 COA
0290: 1 7/8" Big Sandy. Bath Co, KY. Dickey COA.Est. $100-$150
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2 5/16" Neuberger. Vigo Co, IN. Well patinated: 2 5/16" Neuberger. Vigo Co, IN. Well patinated Harrison Chert (Hornstone). Serrated edges. Thin, nice example. Ex-Dean Mesnard. Granger COA
0291: 2 5/16" Neuberger. Vigo Co, IN. Well patinatedEst. $250-$300
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3 1/2" Tairona Birdman Effigy Pendant. Gold content: 3 1/2" Tairona Birdman Effigy Pendant. Gold content unknown. Provenance unknown. Very well made, sitting and holding scepter and bowl. Excellent condition
0300: 3 1/2" Tairona Birdman Effigy Pendant. Gold contentEst. $500-$1,000
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7 3/8" Spouted Headpot. Peru. Chancay. Appears: 7 3/8" Spouted Headpot. Peru. Chancay. Appears solid. May have some touchup paint. Not our are of expertise. Selling as is. Very fine condition
0304: 7 3/8" Spouted Headpot. Peru. Chancay. AppearsEst. $800-$1,200
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9 1/4" W. Pre-Columbian Double Headed Effigy Bottle.: 9 1/4" W. Pre-Columbian Double Headed Effigy Bottle. Sican culture (AD900-1500). Northern Peru. Excellent condition with original paint. Bennett COA
0305: 9 1/4" W. Pre-Columbian Double Headed Effigy Bottle.Est. $1,000-$1,500
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5 3/4" Pre-Columbian Celt. Peru. Nicely polished: 5 3/4" Pre-Columbian Celt. Peru. Nicely polished green and black Hardstone, possibly a form of Jadeite. Very good condition. Ex-Patricia Evans
0307: 5 3/4" Pre-Columbian Celt. Peru. Nicely polishedEst. $250-$350
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8 3/4" Chinese Ceremonial Axe. Jadeite.: 8 3/4" Chinese Ceremonial Axe. Jadeite. (4000-2500 BC). Highly detailed. Some weathering to surface. Not our area of expertise. Selling "as-is"
0308: 8 3/4" Chinese Ceremonial Axe. Jadeite.Est. $400-$900
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Two Contemporary Birdstones. 2 3/4" and 3 3/4".: Two Contemporary Birdstones. 2 3/4" and 3 3/4". Nesting style. Larger is drilled. Beautiful material. Nice displays
0311: Two Contemporary Birdstones. 2 3/4" and 3 3/4".Est. $150-$250