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Antique Artifact Native American Spindle Half Bowl Piece Find unmounted arizona. This is a large piece that was mounted in a beautiful box and was disintegrated and deteriorated. Unrepaired large portion and reattached two smaller pieces. PRICE ADJUSTED FOR BREAK. I saved most of it, and have in a loose box as of now. This style was noted as “pre” Apache and detailed as before settlement and simple design before black figures painted and scribed on sides by Navajo etc. The detailing on sides and groove depth also if held up. This one is incredible. Areas of origin, Zuni, Apache And Navajo Hopi as well gentleman was from Midwest famous explorer 1913 to 1923 and after was a doctor from the Mormon church many findings I’ll send some pictures with this piece as well. All measurements are there was found and labeled area in picture and documented on finding. Pre Apache settlement stated and found with other colleagues. Multiple pieces in and around described as northern eastern Arizona. Had story about his father and other colleagues were having trouble with newly Arizona state, federal or authority figure because they were befriending Indian tribes in those areas and staying the night with them out in the field. An officer had told him these aren’t your people, etc. And he stated they are more my people than they are yours. I thought that was pretty cool. Many different names but the main one was William P Thornhill, or William B Thornhill Terry, something, etc. If you look at the other pieces that came from the same area they’re really cool and I might keep this piece if it doesn’t sell quickly and re-frame label, etc. But I have so much stuff and cannot get some appraised. Let me know if you have any questions.

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Authentic Rare Chumash Incised Asymmetrical Spindle Charmstone – Bennett COA. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, Chapter 14. Artifact Classification Info: An Asymmetrical Spindle Charmstone, from the Chumash culture in Southern California. One end displays multiple grooves comprising of incised lines, that are not joined. This artifact has been in private collections. There are incised lines on one end of the charmstone which is interpreted as symbolizing lightning. This type of charmstone was said to be a thunderbolt and was usually found at the foot of a tree that had been struck by lightning (see appraisal description photo provided). The Chumash of Southern California would also use charmstones for shamanistic purposes in ceremonial context. Size: 6-5/16 inch x 1 inch. Material: Basalt (fine grained). Archaeological Charmstone Reference: Elsasser and Rhode, 1992. Provenance: Gallery acquisition, Ex. Britten Marin Collection, California. Britten Marin was the son of John Marin (original founder of Sports Illustrated Magazine). John Marin passed away May 31, 2011. Please view all large high definition pictures for exact details. The item “Certified Rare California Chumash Asymmetrical Spindle Charmstone Bennett COA” is in sale since Friday, August 9, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American\ US\Pre-1600\Artifacts”. The seller is “marieleff” and is located in Georgetown, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Provenance: Ownership History Available
• Tribal Affiliation: Chumash

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Authentic Rare Chumash Incised Asymmetrical Spindle Charmstone. Artifact Classification: An Asymmetrical Spindle Charm Stone, from the Chumash culture in Southern California. One end displays multiple grooves comprising of incised lines, that are not joined. The material is a black polished hard stone with earthen patina. This artifact has been in private collections since the eraly 1900’s. There are incised lines on one end of the charmstone which is interpreted as symbolizing lightning. This type of charmstone was said to be a thunderbolt and was usually found at the foot of a tree that had been struck by lightning (see appraisal description photo provided). The Chumash of Southern California would also use charmstones for shamanistic purposes in ceremonial context. Valuation Guarantee Line: Southern California Chumash Culture, Classification: Incised Asymmetrical Spindle Charmstone; Date Estimate 1300 AD-1500 AD. Size: 6-1/4 inch x 1 inch (measurements taken from longest and widest part of the artifact). Archaeological Charmstone Reference: Elsasser and Rhode, 1992. Provenance: Gallery acquisition, Ex. Britten Marin Collection, California. Britten Marin was the son of John Marin (original founder of Sports Illustrated Magazine). John Marin passed away May 31, 2011. The item “Authentic Rare Chumash Incised Asymmetrical Spindle Charmstone Appraised” is in sale since Saturday, June 22, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Cultures & Ethnicities\Native American\ US\Pre-1600\Artifacts”. The seller is “marieleff” and is located in Georgetown, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Tribal Affiliation: Chumash

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