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INCREDIBLE SNOWFLAKE B/W DUCK, PUBLISHED!
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Pre 1492 item# 343761 (stock# A802)
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Offered here is an incredible duck effigy C. 1100 - 1250AD, it's image is published in Bill Schenck's RE-CREATING THE WORLD, 2002, PLATE 31.
THE TEXT FROM THE BOOK READS “PLATE 31 – SNOWFLAKE BLACK-ON-WHITE, CIBOLA WHITE WARE, ca. AD 1100-1250, height 8”, length 9.5”. The duck effigy canteen is painted with a checkered rattlesnake stretched around the shoulder of the vessel. (82) The head of the snake painted on the breast of the effigy is a startling, grimacing death head similar to those discussed in Plates 49, 54, and 68.”
This is a very rare effigy, the broad bill is virtually never seen and the “death-head snake” exceptionally rare. There is a piece of restoration on the bottom left side (looks like the country of India, photo #7) and a very small (less than a dime) piece on the right side. The slip is very white, very dark consistent black paint and bright hard polish. For some unknown reason effigies are undervalued in today's market...this piece is an exceptional value. EX. BILL SCHENCK
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VERY RARE ANASAZI HUMAN STONE SANDSTONE PALLET
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Pre 1492 item# 305533 (stock# P-128)
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This pallet is an absolutely genuine and unique work of art from the prehistoric Southwest! Any stone carving from the prehistoric Southwest is scarce with the majority of the known pieces coming from the Mimbres, Hohokam or Casas cultures. Examples of stone carvings from the Anasazi (C. 900 - 1300AD) culture are rare with human forms being the rarest and most desirable examples. The distinguishing characteristic which sets this apart as Anasazi is that it is made from a red sandstone…a material that was not used by the Mimbres, Hohokam or Casas. This incredible pallet measures 9.25” tall and exhibits no less than SEVEN (7) distinct pigment colors on the surface. The obverse has a distinctive head with three dimensional eyes and nose; there are four horizontal bands of color…red, white, dark red/white and black. The center of the pallet has a distinctive white pigment and the border is executed in both red and black. There are two well-defined legs, one red and the other black, which terminate in a distinctive foot. The obverse though is what really distinguishes this piece. Again, the head has four bands of color but in the center of the back are SEVEN (7) clearly defined concentric rings, each a different color. What this piece was used for is not clear; it is possible that the center held a reflective mica material which would have made it similar to today’s mirrors. A truly rare and exceptional artifact of the Anasazi culture! There is a break at the neck that has been glued, no restoration or any addition of pigment or paint.
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SOCORRO BOWL W/SHAMAN FIGURE C. 1100AD
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Pre 1492 item# 305507 (stock# A-149)
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This is an exceptionally rare bowl, measuring 11” x 4”, exhibiting a clear full image of a Shaman. The staff is distinctly visible in the upper right; the body displays a diamonded cape with legs protruding from the bottom. At the front of the head, toward the staff, shows a clear plumed headdress and another part of the headdress trailing from the rear of the head. Such images are very rare on any type of Anasazi pottery. The bowl appears to have been a cave find and is broken and glued without restoration of any kind. All the paint, without exception, is original.
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ANASAZI KAYENTA OLLA/CUP W/ORIGINAL YUCCA YARN AND TIE
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Pre 1492 item# 298552 (stock# A-208)
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Offerings such as this wonderful combination are rarely seen or available to the collecting public. The olla contained this ball of yucca yarn and was covered with the cup. The olla (9" x 7.5") and the cup (whole, 6") are Kayenta; the contents that were with it is a LARGE ball of yarn (6+", over 100 feet long). It was found in a cave by Zack Tillery of Aspen Colorado maybe 5-7 years ago. The cup acted as the lid and protected the contents perfectly. He split the items up and sold them individually.....I located them with help and put it back together.
Please note the ORIGINAL yucca tie on the side; this was done OVER 800 YEARS AGO to secure a small crack so that it would not open further therefore rendering the olla useless. Because the tie is made from organic material and is subject to decay, they rarely survived. Also note the small hole...when found this hole was filled with what appears to be pine pitch. The material has been preserved and is contained in aluminum foil which is inside the olla.
One cannot overstate the rarity of an item like this....noting that it is perfect original condition.
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ANASAZI MINT MESA VERDE C.1100AD LADLE W/ FLUTE HANDLE
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Pre 1492 item# 298220 (stock# A-218)
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This Mesa Verde ladle is possibly the finest know example extant. It measures 11.25” long and 5.2” wide at the bowl and has a beautiful slip and a killer design in perfect paint on the interior of the bowl. The handle is a rattle handle and has many holes running from the bowl to the end; the slip shows some minor crackling where the handle meets the bowl. What is amazing is the exterior of the bowl has a wonderful design that is virtually never seen on Anasazi ladles. This is an example for the collect that demands only the very best.
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ANASAZI PINEDALE B/W (C. 1250AD) OLLA W/ ANIMAL IMAGES
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Pre 1492 item# 297038 (stock# Z-102)
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This Pinedale black and white olla, measuring 9”+, has two wonderful images of mountain lions on the rim, something virtually never seen during this period of prehistoric pottery production. The olla is broken and glued with about 8% restoration, a tiny bit affecting only a portion of the tail of one mountain lion. I rarely will handle an item with restoration unless it has significant rarity…, which this one does. This is a nice example for the collector that collects life forms or the out-of-the-ordinary examples.
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RARE INTACT 13"+ ST. JOHNS BK/RED OLLA C. 1100AD
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Pre 1492 item# 297031 (stock# Z-101)
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Black and white ollas of size (in excess of 12”) are not uncommon unless in whole condition. Black and red ollas of this size are virtually unheard of in any condition; they are at least 1000 times rarer than their black and white counterparts. This WHOLE example measures in excess of 13” in diameter and exhibits a very nice design throughout. The obvious “issue” with this example is the exfoliation occurring on the lower portion of one side. This exfoliation is the result of a portion of the olla, though being in a cave or alcove, was exposed to the elements causing a loss of the paint and finish in that area.
On the other hand, the olla exhibits a very strong and near perfect side and top for display. Given the significant rarity of the olla coupled with it being whole makes it an excellent value and strong example until a better one could be obtained…which probably will not occur as there are maybe less than 12 whole examples known to exist; most of those are in institutions.
If this olla had consistent paint and surface without the exfoliation, it would conservatively sell in excess of $15,000.00, maybe significantly more which emphasizes the value at hand.
EX. BILL FREEMAN, SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA
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FOUR MILE BOWL W/ABSTRACT 4 LEGGED ANIMAL
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Pre 1492 item# 297029 (stock# Z100)
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This is a beautiful and striking Four Mile Polychrome bowl assembled from just three pieces; a small chip on the rim. The bowl measures 9.25” in diameter and 3.25” deep and exhibits very strong bold paint that is ALL original. There is no restoration of any type.
The image is intriguing as that of an abstract animal with four obvious legs and feet. This bowl sold in the 1980s to a prominent Aspen Colorado collector for $7,500.00…. I recently purchased this as part of a small group of items and I am able to offer it at a very aggressive and fair price. This is one that should not last long!
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RARE ANASAZI POLYCHROME SANDAL, C. 400-800AD
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Pre 1492 item# 284539 (stock# C-4)
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Sandals from the Anasazi period are scarce but ones made from cotton which exhibit a complex polychrome design are very rare. This wonderful example is from the Basket Maker II period and exhibits an intricate design executed in a bright blue and red. The toe area has leather strips across the entire front and two ties, one of yucca cord and the other leather.
Of exceptional note is the use of three different materials in making this sandal which measures 10" x 4.25". Additional information on request. Purchased from rancher who discovered it on his private ranch in the 1970's. A RELEASE AND DISCLOSURE, WITH PICTURE, IS PROVIDED STATING THE CONDITION, APPROXIMATE AGE AND THAT POSSESSING IT IS NOT IN VIOLATION OF ANY FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL LAWS.
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