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**Originally Listed At $1200**

Native American, United States, Ohio, Ohio River Valley, Adena or Hopewell culture, Early to Middle Woodland period, ca. 800 to 400 BCE. An attractive example of an elliptical ceremonial object that is expertly carved from a fragile yet finely compacted bituminous material known as cannel coal (also candle coal). The object features tapered terminals that feed inwards towards a broad, rounded midsection and exhibits an incredibly high polish that creates a bright luster. Though oftentimes referred to as a 'pick,' cannel coal carvings were likely not used as such due to the fragility of the material. Rather, elliptical objects like this example were perhaps carved for ritually depositing into a burial mound or cache as an offering or highly-abstract effigy. Size: 10.625" L x 1.2" W (27 cm x 3 cm)

Provenance: ex-private Florida, USA collection, acquired in August 2014; ex-Caddo Trading Co., Sam Johnson collection, Murfreesboro, Arizona, USA; ex-American Artifacts, Inc., Roswell, Georgia, USA; ex-John McCurdy collection; ex-Tom Davis collection

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#155583

  • Condition: Stabilization to a few fissures with adhesive and very minor chips along fissure lines. Minor abrasions and nicks to body and tips, otherwise intact and excellent. High polishing and smooth surfaces throughout.

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