Description
This item resembles an archaic Native American bannerstone, likely from the Late Archaic period.It features a distinctive notched or "winged" shape, often fashioned from stone materials like calcite or slate.These artifacts were typically used as weights attached to throwing devices (atlatls) to improve spear hunting accuracy. Item measures 4.5 in x 3.5 in x .5 in
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Native American Bannerstone
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Antiques, Art, Native American & Collectibles
Aug 6, 2026, 6:00 PM EDTCalhoun, GA, United States
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