Prehistoric - North America - Birdstone, Banner Stone and Pick > Lot No. 911

Description:
A group in pale grey stone: the birdstone double-perforated at the base with classically bulging eyes; the banner stone pierced lengthways; the double-ended pick perforated at the centre(3).

Measurements:
265 grams, 100 mm; 155 grams, 90 mm; 115 grams, 105 mm.

Condition:
All finely formed. Very fine. Rare.

References:
Miles, C. Indian and Eskimo Artefacts of North America, pps. 175, 177, etc.

Provenance:
Ex Dr Alston Weaver collection; acquired 1930s; found Cumberland River sites before 1930.

Estimate: £200 - 300 (EUR 240 - 360; USD 320 - 470)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £120