Mississippian Spade
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| Dimensions 8 1/4in x 4in Age 1,000-1,600 A.D. Material Possibly Mill Creek Chert Provenance Northeast Arkansas |
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| Comments A Medium To A Large Size For The Area Found, Visibly Aged And Repeatedly Anciently Used, Typically And Exceptionally Well Made Mississippian Spade That Exhibits Surface Aging And Stone Coloration Aged Patination, Consistent Aged Surface Soil, Mineral And Creek Stained Deposits, Correct Style Percussion Blade Flaking, Correct Heavy Aged Polished Bit Use Wear, Correct Rolled Basal Stem Edge Hafting Dulling, Correct Material And Manufacture For The Area Found. Ex-Fred Massey Collection. This Is A Very Collectible Example, Displaying Age and Ancient Use, Being In Excellent Aged Condition. Includes A Ken Partain Certificate Of Authenticity.
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