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Bannerstone Preform
Foulton Co. GA
ex: B. Craycroft
Material is a speckled tan & green Hardstone with lots of sparkly inclusions. This Prisatoidal type
preform has a core that runs off center and was probably aborted for that reason. Excellent example of a Late Archaic unfinished artifact.
195.00
3 3/16" x 3 1/4" wide
Reed drilled hole is 1" deep with a 1/4" standing core at its bottom !


Tube Pipe Preform
Anderson Co. KY
Personal find by D. Robinson
Material is a very well patinated Sandstone. Very nice example of early pipe manufacturing.
155.00

4 1/4" x 2 5/16"
with a 1 1/4" drilled starter hole.


Bannerstone Atl-Atl Preform
Indiana
This Pick bannerstone type would probably have been use as an Atl-Atl weight. Material looks like Greenstone but not sure. This piece is still encrusted with original surface dirt/debris and plenty of mineral deposits. Great study piece with alot of character.
125.00

3 5/8" x 1 5/16"
Reed drilled hole is 9/16" deep with a 3/16" standing core.


Bannerstone Atl-Atl Preform
Jasper Co. IN
ex: G. Mumaw
Material is a very colorful banded green slate. This artifact is a pick type and was probaly intended for use as an Atl-Atl weight. As you can see from lower pic there is about an 1/8" tap started for the perforation hole.
125.00



Tie-on Banner/Atl-Atl weight
E. Tennessee
3 7/8" x 1 1/4"
Material is Steatite and was probably made from a very large salvaged broken bowl shard. Those of you that collect Steatite know how rare authentic pieces are. Here's your chance to own the real deal. Great patination and proper wear along incised grooves. Nicely tapered on both ends.
125.00



Bannerstone Preform
Carroll Co. OH
4 1/2" x 2 3/16"
ex: W. Sparkman
Material looks to be a banded slate with alot of pecking and polishing done to its surface. Another fine study piece with both ends partially drilled !
175.00




Plummet Preform
OHIO
5 1/16 '' x 1 9/16"
ex: George Lockley
Material is a beautiful Jade green and tan speckled Hardstone. It is pecked all over with some polish as well. Super nice Relic with excellent form and color.
195.00


Bannerstone Preform
OHIO
Material looks like a green/gray/black banded slate. This winged type banner is one of the most unique artifacts you can study. If you want to learn alot about the manufacturing process of these relics this is a must have. Has different stages of shaping, pecking, grinding, and polishing !
$325
290.00

6 7/8" x 2 1/16"


Plummet Preform
Kentucky
ex: A. Kilander
Material is a stunning Ox-Blood red Hematite. Heavy pecking and grinding scares accented with iron oxide and other mineral deposits. Very heavy for size, over 1 lb. and perfect plumb-bob shape. Nice rare hard to work material that only lacks polish. Must have been a very valued ancient relic.
195.00

5" x 2 1/8"


Bannerstone Preform
Amherst Co. VI
ex: S. Garrison
This Crescent style Bannerstone is made from a white, brown, & black Hardstone. It was found in Amherst, Virginia. Looks similar to a bear claw effigy. Nice affordable unique artifact.
COA: T. Davis (04)
195.00

5 3/4" x 1 3/4"
Top view about 1 1/4" wide