Morphy Auctions Sat, May 17th 2014 Auction 2014-05-17 Auction - 190 Price Results - Dan Morphy Auctions in PA - Page 7
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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Hardstone Celt.: 3000-1300 B.P. Woodland period. Southern Tennessee. Metamorphic greenstone. A very large and well-made Celt featuring a perfect bit edge. Light and dark patches intermingle through the metamorphic
0145: Hardstone Celt.Est. $3,000-$5,000
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Mississippian Jar.: 1200 - 800 A.D. A solid, unrestored jar with a nicely burnished finish. Size H. 5" x Dia. 6 - 1/2".
0146: Mississippian Jar.Est. $800-$1,200
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Caddo "Star" Bottle.: 800 - 600 B.P. When viewing this bottle by looking down, the elusive "star" pattern is revealed. So deeply engraved that it almost appears to be embossed.One of the most attractive incised patterns
0147: Caddo "Star" Bottle.Est. $2,000-$4,000
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Quartz Cahokia Discodial.: Mississippian 1300 - 400 B.P. Likely origin Oklahoma. Nice translucent orange quartz game stone is nicely cupped and well balanced. Several chips along both rim edges. Size Dia. 2 - 3/4" x TH. 7/8".
0148: Quartz Cahokia Discodial.Est. $500-$1,000
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Bell Pendant.: Cameron Parks collection. Defiance Co., Ohio. Slate. Parks No.131. Size 5 - 1/2".
0149: Bell Pendant.Est. $150-$250
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Mississippian Bowl.: 1200 - 800 B.P. Rhodes incised pattern. Exquisite engraving covers the entire outer surface of this solid bowl, suggesting its use to be of a ritual nature. Solid. with wonderfully delicate
0150: Mississippian Bowl.Est. $1,500-$2,500
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Pendant.: Cameron Parks collection. Kent Co., Michigan. Slate. Size 4 - 1/2".
0151: Pendant.Est. $300-$400
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Pendant.: Cameron Parks collection. Slate.
0152: Pendant.Est. $100-$200
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Agate Basin.: Transitional Paleo. 10,500-8,000 B.P. Marion County, Iowa. Burlington Chert. Thin, aerodynamic, sharp tip, fine edge work. The perfect Paleo spear tip. Size L. 3 - 1/2" x W. 1 - 1/8" x H. 1/4".
0153: Agate Basin.Est. $700-$1,000
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Quapaw Nodded Bowl.: 600 - 400 B.P. Lee Co., Arkansas. This bowl is solid, with unusual nodded protrusions equally distributed around the shoulder area. Two tiny holes on each side of the bowl could have been for
0154: Quapaw Nodded Bowl.Est. $1,000-$1,400
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Gorget.: Cameron Parks collection. Wayne Co., Indiana. Slate. Parks No.828. Size 3".
0155: Gorget.Est. $150-$250
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Conglomerate Quartz Discodial.: Mississippian 600 - 400 B.P. Conglomerate stone is an artistic challenge because density variation makes it very difficult to obtain a smooth surface. Outrageous color combinations within the matrix
0156: Conglomerate Quartz Discodial.Est. $12,000-$15,000
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Conch Shell Gorget.: Mississippian era 1000 - 400 B.P. Northern Alabama origin. This piece of ocean shell was traded from the gulf coast up to Northern Alabama, reflecting the extensive trade network established during
0157: Conch Shell Gorget.Est. $500-$700
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Pendant.: Cameron Parks collection. Allen Co., Indiana. Slate, rough. Parks No.106. Size 4".
0158: Pendant.Est. $150-$250
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Speckled Granite Rectangular Barrel Bannerstone.: Terminal Archaic 3500 B.P. Likely origin Illinois. Pink quartz splashes float in a black matrix, providing an appealing color combination for this raised barrel beauty. True "textbook" rectangular
0159: Speckled Granite Rectangular Barrel Bannerstone.Est. $8,000-$10,000
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Three Quarter Groove Axe.: Archaic 7000 - 6000 B.P. Porphyritic granite. Colorful phenocrysts float within the matrix of this granite material. This axe has a very nice “feel†because the high silica content of the
0160: Three Quarter Groove Axe.Est. $300-$500
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Mississippian Flint Adze.: 1300-400 B.P. Mill Creek Chert. A well formed agricultural tool with a perfectly chipped bit. Excellent condition. Size L. 10" x W. 3 1/4" x TH. 7/8"
0161: Mississippian Flint Adze.Est. $1,500-$2,000
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Adena Point.: Late Archaic Woodland 3000 - 1200 B.P. Likely origin Illinois. Creek stained Burlington Chert. Deep yellow creek stain hides the lighter Burlington Chert underneath. Well made base and sharp tip.
0162: Adena Point.Est. $200-$300
Dickson Point.: Woodland. 2500 - 1600 B.P. Adams Co., Illinois. Burlington Chert. The broad base suggests this point has been worked down from a much larger blade. Size L. 3 - 1/2" x W. 2 - 1/8".
0163: Dickson Point.Est. $150-$250Lot Passed
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Sandle Sole Gorget.: Cameron Parks collection. New York. Slate. Has been salvaged and reworked from larger piece. Size 3 - 1/4".
0164: Sandle Sole Gorget.Est. $50-$100
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Dickson Point.: Woodland 2500 - 1600 B.P. Pettis Co., Missouri. Pink Burlington Chert. Colorful pink Burlington has possibly been anciently heat treated. Size L. 3 - 1/4" x W. 2"
0165: Dickson Point.Est. $100-$200
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Dalton Point.: Early Archaic-10,000-7,000 B.P. Scott Co., Missouri. Translucent Burlington chert. The high silicon content of this beautiful translucent chert granted artistic license to it's ancient maker,
0166: Dalton Point.Est. $1,700-$2,000
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Lot of 8: Polished Flint Chisel Cache.: Mississippian period 1100 - 600 B.P. Dover, Mill Creek, Kaolin and Hornstone cherts, Sumner County Tennessee. (1) Keeled or “Hump Backed†Chisel. Dover chert. 9 1/2 L. x 1 - 7/16†W. x
0167: Lot of 8: Polished Flint Chisel Cache.Est. $6,000-$8,000
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Goshen Point.: Paleo- 11,000 - 10,000 B.P. Henderson Co., Illinois. Burlington Chert. Made of a colorful dark pink Burlington Chert with a lighter pink banding across the basal area. Well defined and balanced ears.
0168: Goshen Point.Est. $3,000-$3,500