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Discoidal Stone or Jersey Bluff Chunkey Stone with COA [178131]

Currency:USD Category:American Indian Art Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Discoidal Stone or Jersey Bluff Chunkey Stone with COA  [178131]
SOLD
200.00USDto 8*************e+ buyer's premium (50.00)
This item SOLD at 2024 Apr 06 @ 12:18UTC-7 : PDT/MST
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This discoidal stone or commonly referred to as a chunkey (chungke) stone is 4 in. in diameter and 2 in. thick. These stones are found associated with the Mississippian culture. The stones were rolled on a flat surface and on-lookers tried to hit it with arrows or spears. This was considered a game that involved betting as well. From the Bracken collection. Includes a COA by Thomas E. Shenk or "Bannerstone Tom". This particular style is recognized as the Jersey Bluff style originally found at he Nutwood site in Hersey County, Illinois and the surrounding community. From the Bracken collection. Please see photos for details. Gary Bracken Collection