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Rare Mississippian Shell Appliques Snake Forms (18)

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Native American, Midwestern United States, Caddo / Mississippian, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A fascinating collection of 18 shells, each hand carved into effigy appliques or pendants. All have a circular, disc like body and a protruding arrow shaped head. Reminiscent of serpents, several of the discs have tails that curl around the interior and terminate at the protruding triangular head. The heads are drilled with shallow cavities that form eyes, and perhaps were once inlaid with a contrasting material. The recessed centers of several, are stippled with shallow dots, that create an interesting textured surface. These serpentine pendants may symbolize rebirth and fertility - perhaps a snake emerging from an egg. This is a rare type and the use may have been purely ritualistic. There are no intentional piercings for suspension, but a cord may have been attached around the neck below the pointed tip. Size: 2" L x 1.25" W (5.1 cm x 3.2 cm)

Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s

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Condition

Losses to shells and 2 are fragments of larger pieces. Chips, nicks, and perforations as shown. Earthen and mineral deposits. Natural ossification and pitting of shell surfaces.

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Rare Mississippian Shell Appliques Snake Forms (18)

Name: Rare Mississippian Shell Appliques Snake Forms (18)
SKU: 111293115
Price: 600 USD
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