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Native American Eastern Woodland Discoidal Game Stone

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Native American Eastern Woodland Discoidal Game Stone

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Native American, Eastern to Southern United States, Eastern Woodland / Mississippian, ca. 500 to 1500 CE. An interesting and well preserved discoidal, a stone used for a game, made from a mottled green-hued granite. As the name suggests, this is a disc-shaped piece, and it features a rounded edge and slightly indented face on both sides with a circular rim in the center. Such stones were treasured teaching items used in a game known as chungke or chunkey, to improve accuracy of spear throwing and archery skills. Size: 5" Diameter x 1.75" H (12.7 cm x 4.4 cm)

Provenance: private Kansas City, Missouri, USA collection; ex-John Townsend collection, formed in the 1970s and earlier

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Condition

Excellent condition. Minor abrasions and chips to peripheries and center as expected with age and use.

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Native American Eastern Woodland Discoidal Game Stone

Name: Native American Eastern Woodland Discoidal Game Stone
SKU: 99497842
Price: 650 USD
Availability: InStock

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