MORPHY AUCTIONS Sat., Nov. 9th, 2013 Auction 2013-11-09 Auction - 158 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 7
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Rutz Clovis Point.Clovis Point.FLARED NECK FOOT EFFIGY BOTTLE.
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MORPHY AUCTIONS Sat., Nov. 9th, 2013 Auction

Prehistoric American Artifact & Arrowhead Auction, November 09

Auction Starts at 9am

Integrity is the theme for Dan Morphys first prehistoric American artifact auction. Recognizing a need in the market for a better authentication process, Dan has enlisted John Mark Clark to head the prehistoric artifact division. Clark, a 50 year veteran of the prehistoric American artifact collecting community, has gathered what he considers the most experienced and knowledgeable people in the prehistoric field to compose the Morphy authentication team. Several Scientific labs will be incorporated into the authentication process for further buyer assurance.

Highlighting the auction is the Rutz Clovis. At 9 3/4 in. long, this sea green obsidian masterpiece is the largest Clovis point on record.

Consigned by the family of the original finder, the importance of such a monumental artifact could easily cause it to exceed its $200,000-400,000.00 estimate.

Other Paleo items in the auction include an exquisite Middle Tennessee Cumberland point, a large red jasper Clovis, and a fantastic Paleo biface / blade made of rare Niobrara flint.

This auction will also offer what is believed to be the largest, and undoubtedly, the finest cache of Archaic Motley points yet discovered. These large points all range from 4 to 6 in. and are covered with calcined patina on the bottom side. Other Archaic era offerings include several beautiful Dovetails, Daltons and Snyders points. A very large old time collection of nice Archaic Texas points will be offered in this auction.

Several Archaic Bannerstones are included in the auction, the highlight being a ferruginous quartz Tennessee style Bottle banner found near Nashville. One of the finest hardstone raised groove axes ever found in Tennessee will be in this auction....
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Greenstone Fluted Tube Bannerstone.: Size 4 - 1/2" T.
0146: Greenstone Fluted Tube Bannerstone.Est. $1,200-$1,500
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"Citico" Style Fenestrated "Rattlesnake" Gorget.: Fantastic zoomorphic image is well preserved in this example. Fenestrated, or "cut-out" examples like this are the rarest of all Citico styles. A strand of polished conch shell beads are included in
0147: "Citico" Style Fenestrated "Rattlesnake" Gorget.Est. $5,000-$7,000
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RAT TAIL SPUD POLISHED METAMORPHIC BANDED GREENS: With unusual tally marks on each side of the bit. The rat tail style represents one of the rarest spud forms within the Southeastern Ceremonial Complex. The perfection of balance and symmetry suggest
0148: RAT TAIL SPUD POLISHED METAMORPHIC BANDED GREENSEst. $25,000-$30,000
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Lot of 5: Copena Cache Pieces.: In Tennessee, Copena culture artisans seemed to recognize a spiritual value within unique chert specimens, and reserved the most exotic examples for ritual use. This cache represents the marriage of
0149: Lot of 5: Copena Cache Pieces.Est. $10,000-$20,000
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Polished Greenstone Drilled Celt.: Knox County, Tennessee origin.Very rare form. Size 8 - 1/2" L.
0150: Polished Greenstone Drilled Celt.Est. $6,000-$8,000
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Lot of 3: STEMMED KIRK POINTS.: Two points are made of Dover chert and one is made of Camden chert. These three points were found together near the famous Standing Rock Creek, in Stewart County, Tennessee. Size 3 - 1/4" to 3 - 7/8"
0151: Lot of 3: STEMMED KIRK POINTS.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Lot of 10: Framed Dalton Points.: All of these early Archaic Dalton types were found on one site in Stewart County, Tennessee. Two are early fluted forms. Size Largest: 2 - 7/8" L.
0152: Lot of 10: Framed Dalton Points.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Lot of 3: Claystone Adena Gorgets.: From the E.E. Curtis/Red and Barbara Tully collection. The largest is highly polished. The smallest gorget features line decoration on each end. Size Largest: 4 - 1/2" W.
0153: Lot of 3: Claystone Adena Gorgets.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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Mississippian Zoomorphic "Rim Rider" Bowl.: With decorative band. The engraved, looping pattern surrounding the outside of this bowl is the same southern cult design found on Woodpecker shell gorgets. It suggests a symbolic meaning associated
0154: Mississippian Zoomorphic "Rim Rider" Bowl.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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Camden Chert Hoe.: Very nice form and flaking, for an agriculural tool. High use polish on the bit. Found in Benton County, Tennessee. Size 11" L x 5 - 5/8" W.
0155: Camden Chert Hoe.Est. $1,000-$2,000
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Lot of 38: Framed Texas Point Pieces.: Southeast Texas flint. Size Largest: 2 - 3/4" L.
0156: Lot of 38: Framed Texas Point Pieces.Est. $600-$1,000
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Deer Effigy Miniature Bowl.: From the Hiawassee River area Meigs County, Tennessee. Solid, except for a small chip in the rim and the reattachment of the anal button. Size 2" x 4 - 1/2".
0157: Deer Effigy Miniature Bowl.Est. $600-$1,200
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Mississippian Strap Handle Jar.: 1200 to 1400 A.D. Solid. From St. Francis County, Arkansas. Size 4" T.
0158: Mississippian Strap Handle Jar.Est. $150-$350
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