Relics of the American West: 1850-1920
Lot 2229:
Description
An incredible assortment of over 100 primitive indigenous tools and personal ornaments, showing an advanced mastery of natural materials. The collection features heavily worked and sharpened bone tools, needles, and flakers, with some displaying distinct decorative or tally hatchmarks. A significant sub-group includes at least 20 animal teeth and various bone fragments precisely drilled for suspension as pendants or beads. Also present are broken shell fragments, and a curved bone hook remnant indicating early angling technology. The ground stone assemblage includes several grooved abrader stones—frequently utilized for shaft straightening—and a fine, elongated whetstone. Condition varies naturally across the lot, with pieces displaying expected archaeological weathering, minor mineral encrustation, chips, and smooth patina from handling and burial. H 3″, W 12″, D 10″. Please see photos for condition.
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