Description:

Native American, United States, probably North Carolina, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A fine group of hand-knapped chert pieces perhaps made as souvenirs from the Fort Shuford Museum in Arden, North Carolina. Included is a light gray thunderbird effigy with a petite beak protruding from the skull as well as a lengthy spear point with a triangular tang, corner notched grooves, and a massive blade with a pointed tip. A postcard from the Fort Shuford Museum is undated and unwritten on the backside. Modern Riker box included. Size (spear point): 10.2" L x 2.1" W (25.9 cm x 5.3 cm); (thunderbird): 4.75" W x 2.6" H (12.1 cm x 6.6 cm); (Riker box): 16.25" L x 12.25" W (41.3 cm x 31.1 cm)

Provenance: private Brevard, North Carolina, USA collection

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#171100

  • Condition: Both stone pieces are intact and in great condition. Postcard has minor bending to corners. Mounted with a wood plaque and metal wire on the verso for display purposes.

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