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THBNative American Oregon Obsidian Silver Sheen Spear Head
Lot 45
About Seller
Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Apr 28, 2022
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2022-04-28 12:00:00
2022-04-28 12:00:00
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Join us for a special auction not to be missed! Collectible Native American art from two major collectors. Antiquity to mid-20th century! Plus fine & folk art, fossils, and more! All legally acquired. All legal to buy/sell. Convenient and professional in-house shipping. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Join us for a special auction not to be missed! Collectible Native American art from two major collectors. Antiquity to mid-20th century! Plus fine & folk art, fossils, and more! All legally acquired. All legal to buy/sell. Convenient and professional in-house shipping. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Native American, Northwestern United States, likely Oregon, Columbia River Region, Chinookan peoples, ca. 9th to 19th century CE. This a large piece of obsidian hand knapped into a lengthy spear head with a stem for hafting, beside the impressive size the obsidian has a light silver sheen. The basal area is side notched to create the stem which has a pair of petite barbs projecting horizontally from the sides that could help secure the blade to pole with sinew or leather cords. A tool from such a stone was not only beautiful but incredibly sharp. Obsidian flakes to a razor sharp and glassy surface which was invaluable to hunters as they were more effective at cutting than other stones. A blade of this size may have been a ceremonial or prestige item rather than utilitarian. Size: 8.375" L x 1.65" W (21.3 cm x 4.2 cm)
The silvery sheen across the surface that is almost imperceptible in photos, but when compared to other obsidian pieces that are purely jet black, there is clearly some iridescent to this spear. This silvery quality is a result of water vapor trapped in the lava as it solidifies; the gas bubbles stretch outwards along the flow layers and as the lava cools the bubbles become permanent parts of the matrix, reflecting light which produces this sheen!
Provenance: private Brevard, North Carolina, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#171069A few minor chips to edges and face, but otherwise intact and choice. Light mineral deposits in recessed areas.Condition
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