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Ceremonial Stone of Slate [154143]

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Ceremonial Stone of Slate   [154143]
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This item SOLD at 2024 Jan 27 @ 08:48UTC-8 : PST/AKDT

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This is a ceremonial stone or gorget with two perforated holes for cordage. At 5 in./ 127mm X 1.625 in./ 41 mm, is a gray/green slate with polished and rounded corners. The perforations appear to be made with two different drill sizes for a tapered hole. These stones are more frequently found in the Ohio River valley to mid-south region of the United States but occasionally found farther west. This one was found in Coshocton County, Ohio. The real purpose of these stones is unknown to scholars today. From the Bracken collection. Please see photos for details. (ref. Oklahoma Indian Artifacts, Bell, 1981, pp. 50-53; Prehistoric Implements, Moorehead, 1983, pp. 158-161).