Morphy Auctions Sat, May 17th 2014 Auction 2014-05-17 Auction - 190 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 4
The "Parks" Porphyry Popeye Birdstone.Ross Blade.Pipe.
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Denver, PA, United States
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Morphy Auctions Sat, May 17th 2014 Auction

Morphy?s May 17 Prehistoric American Artifacts Auction presents a world-class rarity: the celebrated Parks Birdstone Also featured: Hopewell ceremonial Ross blade, bannerstones, points, game stones One of the world?s five finest prehistoric birdstones occupies the top roost in Morphy?s May 17 auction of superior-quality, vetted and fully warranted prehistoric American artifacts. Known as the Parks Birdstone, the celebrated artifact estimated to be around 2,500 years old has remained in the same family since 1951, when it was discovered in a plowed field in DeKalb County, Indiana. It ended up in the collection of renowned collector Cameron Parks, hence the name ?Parks Birdstone.? ?Top birdstones have sold privately for $800,000 to $900,000. Because of its mystical and unique blue halo, the Parks Birdstone should set a world record price on May 17th ? not only for a birdstone, but also for any North American prehistoric art object,? said John Mark Clark, the department head and specialist who is supervising the auction. Another premier entry is an 8-inch-long translucent orange kaolin flint Ross blade from the Hopewell culture that flourished along rivers in the northeastern and Midwestern United States from 200 BC to 500 AD. An exalted ceremonial piece, the blade is described by Clark as ?exotic ceremonial regalia, so rare it would have been reserved for only the most elite. Now, many centuries later, it is still a prize suitable for only the most select, high-end collection.? The Ross blade is expected to make in excess of $200,000. Trophy game stones or, ?discoidals,? are well represented in the auction. An exquisite, double-cupped example displays impeccable balance and form, while other highly desirable discoidals include one of red and white "flint" with highly polished cups, three exquisite Jersey Bluff-style quartz discs and several of Cahokia style.
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Pendant.: Cameron Parks collection. Kalamazoo Co., Michigan. Slate, nicked. Size 3 - 11/16".
0073: Pendant.Est. $100-$200
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Nash Neck Jar.: 1200 -800 B.P. Miller Co., Arkansas. The Nash style is rarely encountered. This vessel has a solid body with minor rim repair. Size H. 5 - 1/4" x Dia. 8 - 1/4".
0074: Nash Neck Jar.Est. $800-$1,200
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Tube Bannerstone.: Cameron Parks collection. Seneca Co., Ohio. Slate, unifinished, Wehrle Cat. No.3985W. Size 3 - 1/2".
0075: Tube Bannerstone.Est. $100-$200
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Prismoidal Bannerstone Preform.: Cameron Parks Collection. No location noted. Gneiss, unfinished. Size 2 - 1/2".
0076: Prismoidal Bannerstone Preform.Est. $100-$200
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Butterfly Bannerstone.: 6000-4000 B.P Archaic period. Montgomery Co., Tennessee near Blooming Grove Creek. Wirey granite. This is one of only two known butterfly bannerstones made of wiry granite. This is the only known
0077: Butterfly Bannerstone.Est. $25,000-$35,000
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Wisconsin Wing Bannerstone.: Late Archaic 5000 - 3000 B.P. Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Wisconsin wing banners have the widest distribution of any style. The material chosen by the maker can vary greatly as in this example. This dark
0078: Wisconsin Wing Bannerstone.Est. $30,000-$35,000
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Agate Basin Spear.: Transition Paleo. 10,500 - 8000 B.P. Sangamon Co., Illinois. Creek stained. Burlington Chert. This is the Agate Basin that all other must be measured against. Even with a broken tip this monumental
0079: Agate Basin Spear.Est. $30,000-$40,000
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Apple Creek Point.: Late Woodland 1700 - 1500 B.P. Lewis Co., Missouri. Burlington chert. Made of a beautiful pink and white Burlington chert with nice notches and a very sharp tip. Fantastic condition. Size L. 3 - 1/2"
0080: Apple Creek Point.Est. $300-$400
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Three Quarter Groove Axe.: Archaic 7000 - 8000 B.P. Marion Co., Iowa. Speckled granite. Great material with nice overall definition. Typical use wear on base and bit with several chips and general bit wear. Size 4 - 1/2" x 1 -
0081: Three Quarter Groove Axe.Est. $1,000-$1,500
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GreenBriar Dalton.: Early Archaic 9,500 - 6,000 B.P. Pason Chert. Beautiful Payson chert with wisp's of red throughout. Finely serrated with well defined ears. Size L. 4" x W. 1" x TH. 5/16.
0082: GreenBriar Dalton.Est. $3,000-$4,000
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Panel Bannerstone.: Archaic period 6000-4,000 B.P. Cheatham Co., Tennessee, near Ashland City. Metamorphic banded slate. The heavily patinated surface almost conceals the unusual metamorphic banding hidden underneath.
0083: Panel Bannerstone.Est. $4,000-$6,000
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Cahokia Style Discoidal.: Mississippian 1300 - 400 B.P. Purple and black granite. Nice finish. Excellent condition. Classic Cahokia style game stone. With a slight dimple in the middle of each side. Size Dia. 2 - 7/8" x TH.
0084: Cahokia Style Discoidal.Est. $300-$500
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Drilled Spatulate.: 700 - 500 B.P. Late Mississippian era, Dallas phase. Rockwood Landing, Roane Co., Tennessee. Banded metamorphic greenstone. The spaulate form is one of the rarest of all ceremonial artifacts within
0085: Drilled Spatulate.Est. $8,000-$10,000
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Hardin Point.: Early archaic. 9,000-6,000 B.P. Polk County, Iowa. Burlington Chert. This is a textbook example of a well-made Illinois Hardin. Ears, notches, base, and tip are all balanced nicely. Finely serrated
0086: Hardin Point.Est. $2,000-$2,500
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Calf Creek Point.: Early-middle archaic. 8,000-5,000 B.P. Found near Vinita, Craig County, Oklahoma. Patinated Burlington Chert. Incredible notches extend over 3/4†into this classic basal notched point. Thin and
0087: Calf Creek Point.Est. $2,500-$3,500
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Greenbriar Point.: Early Archaic 9000 - 6000 B.P. A pristine example of this early projectile type. Intense serrations cumulate in a magnificent needle tip. Delicately perfect ears have been ground properly, as has the
0088: Greenbriar Point.Est. $2,000-$3,000
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Cobden Chert Clovis Point.: Early Paleo 11,500 - 10,000 B.P. Perry Co., Illinois. Bold flutes are featured on this high quality hornstone point. Classic Clovis form with a moderately ground base. Size L. 3 - 1/4" x W. 1 - 1/4"
0089: Cobden Chert Clovis Point.Est. $6,000-$7,000
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Ferruginous Quartz Hourglass Bannerstone.: Late Archaic 4000 - 3000 B.P. Ferruginous Quartz is a very hard stone, making it difficult to work by hand, but it was the material of choice for the elite society of the terminal Archaic period.
0090: Ferruginous Quartz Hourglass Bannerstone.Est. $25,000-$30,000
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Stillwell Spear.: Early Archaic 9000 - 7000 B.P. St. Charles Co., Missouri. Burlington Chert. Found by Ken Timmons, this museum grade spear features exquisite edge serration’s and well balanced notches. Size L.
0091: Stillwell Spear.Est. $1,600-$2,000
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Hardin Point.: Early Archaic 9000 - 6000 B.P. Burlington Chert. Very well balanced point with excellent basal definition and flaring barbs. Nicely serrated edge work terminating in a sharp tip. Size L. 2 - 5/8" x
0092: Hardin Point.Est. $600-$800
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Camden Chert Mississippian Chisel.: 1300 - 400 B.P. Hardin Co., Tennessee. Polish on this flat bellied chesil comes from ancient plant silica. It is most likely a wood working tool. Size L. 7" x W. 2 - 3/8" x TH. 7/8".
0093: Camden Chert Mississippian Chisel.Est. $300-$500
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Gibson Point.: Woodland 2000 - 1500 B.P. Miami Co., Kansas. Fossiliferous chert. A rare point type with notches that expand at the bottom of the notch. Sharp tip and edge work. Tiny chip on one barb. Size 4" x 1 -
0094: Gibson Point.Est. $300-$500
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Flint Discoidal.: 1000-5000 B.P. Mississippian period. Dickson Co. Tennessee. Possibly Beech creek Flint. Flint, because of its higher quartz content, is a much harder material to shape than the quartzite typically
0095: Flint Discoidal.Est. $20,000-$30,000
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Lost Lake Point.: Early Archaic period 9000-6000 B.P. Found near Lewisburg, Marshall County, Tennessee. Ft. Payne chert. Large, first stage blades from the Early Archaic are rarely found intact. This massive example,
0096: Lost Lake Point.Est. $12,000-$15,000