Prehistoric Artifact Auction 2021-11-06 Auction - 321 Price Results - Tony Putty Artifacts in IN - Page 9
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Shelbyville, IN, United States
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We are very pleased to offer the Dr. John Mountjoy Collection. John and his wife, Terri, are two of the finest people you'll ever meet. John has been an active pert of the artifact collecting community for decades. He is recently retired from his dental practice and has decided to return the vast majority of his collection to the collecting community. Much of John's collection can be seen in Who's Who #12. His collection of Hardstone Artifacts reflects his eye for quality. In addition to fine Midwestern Axes, Celts, and Gouges, John also assembled one of the finest collections of Northwest Coast Pestles we've seen. The Mountjoy Collection will be sold over three auctions. Curt Grimmer has decided to downsize his collection of flint artifacts. You'll see dozens of fine points and blades this sale that Curt collected over the past two decades. He collected heavily during the Townsend and Hathcock sales. Many of the fine flint masterpieces from those sales will be offered. Many of Curt's artifacts were authenticated by Dwain Rogers. We are also pleased to offer another fine selection of items from the Evan Maurer Collection. During his career, Mr. Maurer curated and directed a number of Native American artifacts exhibits in association with such notable institutions as the Minneapolis Institute of Arts and Art Institute of Chicago. He authored several fine books during his associations with these museums. This offering also includes a selection of rare, well documented artifacts from the San Lazaro Pueblo in New Mexico. All were found on the private ranch of Forrest Fenn, a well known enthusiast and collector. Some of the artifacts offered are pictured in Secrets of the San Lazaro Pueblo, a fascinating study of the peoples who inhabited this community some five centuries ago. Last, and certainly not least, the finest of all Birdstones will be offered in this sale. Earl Townsend’s Porphyry Popeyed
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6 1/2" Full Grove Axe. San Lazaro Pueblo, NM.: 6 1/2" Full Grove Axe. Axe. San Lazaro Pueblo, NM. Kiva B. Highly polished black hardstone. Good condition, mild use wear. From the Forrest Fenn Collection
0195: 6 1/2" Full Grove Axe. San Lazaro Pueblo, NM.Est. $500-$800
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7" High Dome 3/4 Groove Axe. Fulton Co, IL. Ex- Mitch: 7" High Dome 3/4 Groove Axe. Fulton Co, IL. Excellent shape and symmetry. Highly polished greenish grey Hardstone. A few light plow scars on back. A fine Axe. Ex-Dr. John Mountjoy, Mitch Lewis, Stan
0200: 7" High Dome 3/4 Groove Axe. Fulton Co, IL. Ex- MitchEst. $1,500-$1,800
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5 7/16" Birdstone. Attica, IN (Fountain Co.). Fantail: 5 7/16" Birdstone. Found near the turn of the century in Attica, IN (Fountain Co.). Very fine and large Fantail type. Vividly banded brown Slate. Excellent (G10) condition with holes intact.
0206: 5 7/16" Birdstone. Attica, IN (Fountain Co.). FantailEst. $6,000-$10,000
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9 1/4" Tapered Pole Adena Celt. OH. Attractive gray: 9 1/4" Tapered Pole Adena Celt. Licking Co, OH. Attractive gray Granite with black spotting. Good polish. A few old scuffs to pole, bit in fine condition. Ex-Dr. John Mountjoy. Pictured in Who's Who
0208: 9 1/4" Tapered Pole Adena Celt. OH. Attractive grayEst. $800-$1,200
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9" 3/4 Groove Axe. Rare Colorado Axe (Southwest).: 9" 3/4 Groove Axe. Rare Colorado Axe (Southwest). Finely crafted of black Hardstone with mid-hafting groove. Fine condition. Ex-Dr. John Mountjoy, Mitch Lewis. Pictured in Who's Who #12, p495
0209: 9" 3/4 Groove Axe. Rare Colorado Axe (Southwest).Est. $1,200-$1,500
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1 5/16" Midland. Western Plains. Good condition,: 1 5/16" Midland. Western Plains. Good condition, heavily patinated on back side. Ex-Ron Comer. Jackson COA
0212: 1 5/16" Midland. Western Plains. Good condition,Est. $150-$250
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Wonderful 7 3/4" Knob Top Northwest Coast Pestle. WA.: Wonderful 7 3/4" Knob Top Northwest Coast Pestle. Columbia River area, WA. Finely made of polished brown Hardstone. Excellent condition and symmetry. Ex-Dr. John Mountjoy. Pictured in WW#12, p497
0214: Wonderful 7 3/4" Knob Top Northwest Coast Pestle. WA.Est. $1,800-$2,000
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3 5/8" Jersey Bluff Discoidal. Missouri. Form of: 3 5/8" Jersey Bluff Discoidal. Missouri. Highly polished brown Hardstone (may be form of Hematite). Excellent condition. Well made. Pictured In Who's Who #12, p494
0215: 3 5/8" Jersey Bluff Discoidal. Missouri. Form ofEst. $900-$1,400
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3 3/4" Butterfly Bannerstone. Indiana. Form of: 3 3/4" Butterfly Bannerstone. Indiana. Form of Claystone/Laminate that has been in a fire. Well made. Ex-Nick Cooksey, Inman, Carroll Hasewinkel. Putty COA
0216: 3 3/4" Butterfly Bannerstone. Indiana. Form ofEst. $800-$1,200