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9 1/2 inches x 2 inch Adena Robbins made of double bullseye Cobden, acquired 1/28/54 from Gray LaDassor, by B.W.Stephens, later acquired by Roy Hathcock. Collection of V. Lee Phillips, Wheelersburg, Ohio |
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Found by Ollie Miller on an archaic site in Robertson County, Tennessee in the autumn of 1996, this Geniculate or “L” bannerstone is made of blue gray banded slate and is without blemish. It measures 4 1/2 inches in height and features an oval perforation typical of “L” and panel bannerstones. The spike is fluted as is the body opposite the perforation. Collection of C.J. O’Neill, Monroe, North Carolina |
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Bruce Filbrandt of McNabb, Illinois often displayed a magnificent frame of 24 Cobbs knives. This 8 5/8 inch specimen of Ft. Payne chert found in Benton County, Tennessee was #23 or second largest of the display. It was formerly in the Gary Cuckler collection and acquired by Bruce in 1998. |
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This Paleo “duckbill” uniface tool was found by Jeff Chambers in 1966 near Linton in Trigg County, Kentucky. It was one of the highlights of the Kentucky Dam show November 2001. Although it had many offers, my wife Jan made sure that “Santa Claus would come tonight”. High quality Dover chert. Collection of James Bond, Hopkinsville, Kentucky |
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Unusual Benton culture ceremonial of calcium carbonate (limestone). One
of a cache of three found along the Chattahoochee River in Heard County,
Georgia. Measures 12 3/4 inches in length. Anciently “Killed”.Ex.Horsefly Bush, Col. Jack C. Roberts collections. Collection of Tony and Teresa Putty, Shelbyville, Indiana |
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This 1st stage Balloon type Etley projectile is a point of rarity. The majority of those discovered are found in the resharpened state and are generally narrow in width. This one escaped sharpening and was found in St.Clair county, Illinois. At 5 3/4 inches it is made of tan Burlington chert. Collection of V. Lee Phillips, Wheelersburg,Ohio |
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Earl Crossen Headpot, found Pemiscot County, Missouri Contact Dr. Jim Cherry, 2455 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703-4520 with any information of any head vessels for his study of these relics. |
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Very similar to the “Lost” B.W. Stephens headpot, 6 1/2 inches height, found Poinsett County, Arkansas site: 3PO625 Contact Dr. Jim Cherry, 2455 E. Joyce Blvd., Fayetteville, Arkansas 72703-4520 with any information of any head vessels for his study of these relics. |
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Exquisitely percussion flaked Turkeytail blades made of Gray / Blue Indiana Hornstone. The longest two are 5 1/4 inches in length, the smaller is 5 1/8 inches. All found in the Southern Indiana area. Collection of Bruce Sailor, Madison, Indiana |
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October 19 2005