Prehistoric Artifact Auction 2021-06-05 Auction - 315 Price Results - Tony Putty Artifacts in IN - Page 8
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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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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5 1/2" H. Owl Effigy Bottle. Sassafras Ridge, KY: 5 1/2" H. Owl Effigy Bottle. Found at Sassafras Ridge, KY (Fulton County). Rare effigy type. Good symmetry. Mississippian vessel in fine condition (hole repaired). Included is a 3 1/4" Faceted
0171: 5 1/2" H. Owl Effigy Bottle. Sassafras Ridge, KYEst. $900-$1,400
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11 1/2" Granite Pick. Madison Co, OH. Ex-Cuckler,: 11 1/2" Granite Pick. Madison Co, OH. Large black and white Granite example with fine polish. Rare. Very fine condition, worn over material seam 2" from end. Ex-Gary Cuckler, Tom Davis, Earl
0172: 11 1/2" Granite Pick. Madison Co, OH. Ex-Cuckler,Est. $5,000-$7,000
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Rare 4" Winged Bannerstone. Pictured in Knoblock's: Rare 4" Winged Bannerstone. Trumball Co, OH. Purple Slate. Unusual style with large hole. 3 small spots of repair. Pictured in Knoblock's 1937 Bannerstones of the North American Indian. An old
0173: Rare 4" Winged Bannerstone. Pictured in Knoblock'sEst. $1,000-$1,500
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17" Strand of "Finger Bone" Shell Beads. Spiro.: 17" Strand of "Finger Bone" Shell Beads. Spiro. Leflore Co, OK. Carved Shell. Ex-Dr. Harner (Fayetteville, AR). Excellent condition
0174: 17" Strand of "Finger Bone" Shell Beads. Spiro.Est. $1,200-$1,400
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2 11/16" Quartz Hourglass Bannerstone. Pictured on: 2 11/16" Quartz Hourglass Bannerstone. Found in Van Buren Co, IA in 2007. Ex-Gary Cuckler, Steve Elwood. Finely polished. Quartz. Elwood acquired from finder, Tim Jones. Pictured on the cover
0180: 2 11/16" Quartz Hourglass Bannerstone. Pictured onEst. $18,000-$25,000
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5 7/8" Hopewell Platform Pipe. Ex-Jim Johnston, Tom: 5 7/8" Hopewell Platform Pipe. Portsmouth, OH. Large, very well made and in excellent condition. Finely weathered Limestone with glossy patina. Highly developed with contoured bowl (3 1/4" tall).
0182: 5 7/8" Hopewell Platform Pipe. Ex-Jim Johnston, TomEst. $20,000-$28,000
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1 7/8" Quartz Cone. OH. Colorful red Quartz.: 1 7/8" Quartz Cone. Ohio. Colorful red Quartz with fine polish. Very well made, G10 in every respect. Ex-Gary Cuckler, Tom Davis, Don Bapst. A relic gem - "The Peach". Featured on the cover of
0183: 1 7/8" Quartz Cone. OH. Colorful red Quartz.Est. $900-$1,200
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8" Benton. Rogers COA. Prentiss Co, MS. Large and: 8" Benton. Prentiss Co, MS. Large and very thin. Reddish material with light striping (Buffalo River Chert). Very good condition. Ex-Marus Hays. Rogers COA
0186: 8" Benton. Rogers COA. Prentiss Co, MS. Large andEst. $800-$1,000
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3 1/2" Mic-Mac Pipe. Ontario Canada. Old Historic pipe: 3 1/2" Mic-Mac Pipe. Ontario Canada. Old Historic pipe with face carved into bowl. Excellent detail and led liner in stem hole. Found near the St. Lawrence River in the 1930's. Black Steatite.
0188: 3 1/2" Mic-Mac Pipe. Ontario Canada. Old Historic pipeEst. $4,500-$5,500
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10" D. Southwestern Smudged Bowl. Red over white: 10" D. Southwestern Smudged Bowl. Red over white Reserve design, defined by Nesbitt as circa 1250AD. Excellent condition, some professional repair. Large, exterior black smudge. AZ/NM. Pictured
0190: 10" D. Southwestern Smudged Bowl. Red over whiteEst. $600-$800
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9 1/4" Mimbres Bowl. Pictured in May 2017 Prehistoric: 9 1/4" Mimbres Bowl. Pictured in May 2017 Prehistoric Antiquities Quarterly (p44). Glued with interior being touched up, back left unfilled. Wonderful display. Ex-Evan Maurer, Art Tatum
0191: 9 1/4" Mimbres Bowl. Pictured in May 2017 PrehistoricEst. $1,500-$2,000
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7 5/8" Hopi Bowl. Circa 1920's. Original paint,: 7 5/8" Hopi Bowl. Circa 1920's. Original paint, excellent condition. Classic interior designs. From and old Evansville, IN collection
0192: 7 5/8" Hopi Bowl. Circa 1920's. Original paint,Est. $300-$400