This grooved awl was purchased at a relic show in the early 70’s. It was part of a group of artifacts from an abandon fishing village recovered in the 1940’s. The village was near Hooper Bay Alaska Latitude 61:30 Longitude 166. It appears to be old and authentic with nice patina and has a polish on it from use.
This is a great example showing the detail of a reed drilled hole. Use it to study the markings and patina of an authentic piece so you know when you see one drilled with a modern drill. This beautifully banded piece was surface found in Pickaway County Ohio.
This is a great work in progress of a banded slate cerimonial boatstone. It has been pecked into the finished shape and it looks like the polishing had begun. If it could only tell it’s story as to why the work had stopped.
This looks to be a leg of an ancient pot with a human face design. It is part of a collection that was purchased in the 1960’s. It is possibly South American.
This is a classic example of the Ledbetter style with an asymmetrical blade. The shoulders are also asymmetrical with one side being broader than the other and one shoulder being horizontal and the other sloping upwards.
Here is a nice blade. It is well made and has the most awesome patina. The corner has a split on a vein in the material. It appears to have been done during the manufacture and shows use wear.
