Fine Archaic Native American Chert Etley Spear Point
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Description
Native American, Southern United States, Missouri, Boone County, Middle to Late Archaic period, ca. 2000 to 500 BCE. A hand-knapped stone spear head with a sizable triangulate blade made from a warm tan-brown chert. The point has recurved blade edges finished with pressure flaking, an elliptical cross-section, and barbed shoulders above a short stem with a straight base. Displayed in a Riker case, this is a well preserved and substantial example of the Etley type! Size: 6.75" L x 1.5" W (17.1 cm x 3.8 cm); case: 12.25" L x 8.125" W (31.1 cm x 20.6 cm)
Provenance: private Kansas City, Missouri, USA collection, ex-John Townsend collection, formed in the 1970s and earlier
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#162366
Provenance: private Kansas City, Missouri, USA collection, ex-John Townsend collection, formed in the 1970s and earlier
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#162366
Condition
Minor chip to shoulder fin and blade edge, otherwise intact and excellent. Old inventory label and find site written on the surface. Displayed in modern Riker case.
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Fine Archaic Native American Chert Etley Spear Point
Estimate $600 - $900
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