Indian Artifacts Auction - David L. Root Sale #8

Indian Artifacts Auction - David L. Root Sale #8

Sunday, February 26, 2023  |  10:00 AM Eastern
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Indian Artifacts Auction - David L. Root Sale #8

Indian Artifacts Auction - David L. Root Sale #8

Sunday, February 26, 2023  |  10:00 AM Eastern
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David Leigh Root Collection Sale #8 (of 9 sales) - Indian Artifacts Auction.

Indian Artifact Auction (Part 8) of the collection of David L. Root. All items in this sale are from the Root collection and will be pictured in a hardbound 4 book series on the Root collection relics. The items in this sale will be pictured in Vol 4 which comes out in early 2024. Many lots are museum grade ancient slate artifacts. Pendants, Gorgets, Bannerstones and arrowheads. ALL items guaranteed authentic!

The David Leigh Root Indian Artifact Collection is the largest collection of Ancient Ornamental slate Indian artifacts ever assembled. Gorgets, Pendants, Bannerstones, Arrowheads & more.

For info on previewing these relics or attending this auction in person call Premiere Auctions Group at 419-207-8787. Many (most) of the relics in the Root collection are from well known old-time collections and have been pictured in many artifact books, magazines and publications. For a collectors copy of the printed catalog for this sale ($25) email jim@oldrelics.com.
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4 5/8" Indented Bi-Concave Pendant made from red Slate. Found in Lorain Co., Ohio. Pictured !

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4 5/8" Indented Bi-Concave Pendant made from red Slate. Found in Lorain Co., Ohio. Pictured in Who's Who #10, page 56. Ex. John Cornell Collection. From the collection...more of David Leigh Root. This lot will be included in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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5" Woodland Bar Gorget made from red and black Slate. Found in Butler Co., Ohio. Pictured!

Lot # 2 (Sale Order: 2 of 305)      

5" Woodland Bar Gorget made from red and black Slate. Found in Butler Co., Ohio. Pictured in Who's Who #1, page 144. Ex. Hubert C. Wachtel (#77), Norm Kley (#4003) Collec...moretions. From the collection of David Leigh Root. This lot will be included in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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Set of 4 Basal Notch Points found in various Ohio counties. Largest is 2 1/2".

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Set of 4 Basal Notch Points found in various Ohio counties. Largest is 2 1/2". From the collection of David Leigh Root....more

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5 9/16" Adena Anchor Pendant made from green and black Mottled Slate. Montgomery Co., Ohio.

Lot # 4 (Sale Order: 4 of 305)      

5 9/16" Adena Anchor Pendant made from green and black Mottled Slate. Found in Montgomery Co., Ohio. Ex. Sam Speck (#S-149), Mick Van Steen Collections. From the collec...moretion of David Leigh Root. This lot will be included in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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2 1/2" Archaic Bar Weight made from green Chlorite. Found in Ross Co., Ohio. Ex. Gilbert Dilley.

Lot # 5 (Sale Order: 5 of 305)      

2 1/2" Archaic Bar Weight made from green Chlorite. Found in Ross Co., Ohio. Ex. Gilbert Dilley Collection. From the collection of David Leigh Root. This lot will be in...morecluded in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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4 1/8" Adena Bell Pendant with some tallies on one side. Found in Ashland Co., Ohio. Pictured!

Lot # 6 (Sale Order: 6 of 305)      

4 1/8" Adena Bell Pendant made from Mottled Slate with some tallies on one side. Found in Ashland Co., Ohio. Pictured in Prehistoric American Volume 26, #3, page 17, Preh...moreistoric American Volume 27, #4, page 3 and North American Indian Artifacts Volume 5, page 103. Ex. Dan Bartok, Glenval Fincham (#G387), Dave Shirley (#245), Lee Phillips Collections. From the collection of David Leigh Root. This lot will be included in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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4 1/2" Hopewell Effigy/Eccentric Gorget that is uniquely tallied on all edges, made from red Slate.

Lot # 7 (Sale Order: 7 of 305)      

4 1/2" Hopewell Effigy/Eccentric Gorget that is uniquely tallied on all edges, made from red Slate. Ex. Dorothy Middleton, Bill Tiell Collections. From the collection o...moref David Leigh Root. This lot will be included in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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3 1/8" Well styled transitional Paleo made from Coshocton Flint. Found in Franklin Co., Ohio.

Lot # 8 (Sale Order: 8 of 305)      

3 1/8" Well styled transitional Paleo made from Coshocton Flint. Found in Franklin Co., Ohio. From the collection of David Leigh Root. This lot will be included in the ...moreupcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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3 11/16" Hopewell Shovel Pendant made from highly polished Mottled Slate, found in Ohio. Pictured!

Lot # 9 (Sale Order: 9 of 305)      

3 11/16" Hopewell Shovel Pendant made from highly polished Mottled Slate, found in Ohio. Pictured in Who's Who #8, page 379 and Ohio Archaeologist Volume 34, #2, page 29....more Ex. Phil Kientz, Jack Hooks, Mel Wilkins (#86/SHPENOH1) Collections. From the collection of David Leigh Root. This lot will be included in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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4 1/2" Adena Trapezoidal Pendant found near Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., Ohio.

Lot # 10 (Sale Order: 10 of 305)      

4 1/2" Adena Trapezoidal Pendant made from Mottled Slate. Found near Upper Sandusky, Wyandot Co., Ohio. Ex. Mearl Guthrie, Mike Kiel Collections. From the collection of...more David Leigh Root. This lot will be included in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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4 13/16" Archaic Notched Ovate That was broken and glued tight in the middle.Randolph Co., Indiana.

Lot # 11 (Sale Order: 11 of 305)      

4 13/16" Archaic Notched Ovate made from Slate. Was broken and glued tight in the middle which has been professionally restored. The first half was found in 1945 by Kenar...mored Shaffer while the second half was found in 1970 by Charlie Smith on his farm in Union Twp., Randolph Co., Indiana. Pictured in Redskin Volume 6, #3, page 87, Who's Who #9, page 329 and Prehistoric American Volume 29, #3, page 8. Ex. Kenard Shaffer, Charlie Smith, Richard Sisson (#618) Collections. From the collection of David Leigh Root. This lot will be included in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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4" Hopewell made from cream Flint Ridge Flint, found in Shelby Co., Ohio. Ex. Emil Baeumel Collectio

Lot # 12 (Sale Order: 12 of 305)      

4" Hopewell made from cream Flint Ridge Flint, found in Shelby Co., Ohio. Ex. Emil Baeumel Collection. From the collection of David Leigh Root. This lot will be include...mored in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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4 7/8" Adena Trapezoidal Pendant made from green and black Mottled Slate. Found in Summit Co., Ohio.

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4 7/8" Adena Trapezoidal Pendant made from green and black Mottled Slate. Found in Summit Co., Ohio. Ex. Charlie West, Mick Van Steen Collections. From the collection o...moref David Leigh Root. This lot will be included in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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3 3/4" Slate Hopewell Trapezoidal Pendant that is fringed on both ends and grooved. Knox Co., Ohio.

Lot # 14 (Sale Order: 14 of 305)      

3 3/4" Slate Hopewell Trapezoidal Pendant that is fringed on both ends and grooved. Found in Knox Co., Ohio. Ex. Earl Townsend Collection. From the collection of David ...moreLeigh Root. This lot will be included in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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4 5/8" Adena Bi-Concave Gorget made from Banded Slate, found in Ohio.

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4 5/8" Adena Bi-Concave Gorget made from Banded Slate, found in Ohio. From the collection of David Leigh Root. This lot will be included in the upcoming book "The Colle...morection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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5 1/4" Adena Anchor Pendant made from Banded Slate. Pictured in Ohio Slate Types & other books!

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5 1/4" Adena Anchor Pendant made from Banded Slate. Pictured in Ohio Slate Types, page 73 and Who's Who #8, page 116. Ex. Jack Hooks (#268), Ron Helman (#2105), Rick Waib...moreel (#222) Collections. From the collection of David Leigh Root. This lot will be included in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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3 5/8" Intrusive Mound Trapezoidal Pendant found in Clark Co., Ohio. Pictured in Who's Who #1!

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3 5/8" Intrusive Mound Trapezoidal Pendant made from multi-colored Granite. Found in Clark Co., Ohio. Pictured in Who's Who #1, pages 18 & 222. Ex. Frank Burdett, Hubert ...moreWachtel (#136), Norm Kley, Joe Macik (#JM/S-29) Collections. From the collection of David Leigh Root. This lot will be included in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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4 3/8" Adena Bell Pendant that is fringed and heavily tallied, made from green Slate. Wood Co., Ohi

Lot # 18 (Sale Order: 18 of 305)      

4 3/8" Adena Bell Pendant that is fringed and heavily tallied, made from green Slate. Found in Wood Co., Ohio. From the collection of David Leigh Root. This lot will be...more included in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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Miniature 2 5/8" Hopewell Reel Gorget with engraving on surface. Found in Miami Co., Ohio.

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Miniature 2 5/8" Hopewell Reel Gorget made from green and black Banded Slate with engravings on surface. Found in Miami Co., Ohio. Ex. W.A. Wall (#2040), Rex Carr Collect...moreions. From the collection of David Leigh Root. This lot will be included in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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4 1/2" Undrilled Adena Expanded Center Gorget found by Dave Collins in Greene Co., Ohio. Pictured!

Lot # 20 (Sale Order: 20 of 305)      

4 1/2" Undrilled Adena Expanded Center Gorget made from red and black Slate. Found by Dave Collins in the spring of 1954 near the Beckley Mound near the South bank of the...more Little Miami River approximately 3/4 mile east of Clifton in Miami Twp., Greene Co., Ohio. Pictured in Ohio Archaeologist Volume 57, #3, page 11 and The Archaeology of Ohio, page 198. Ex. Dave Collins, Greg Shipley, Garry Mumaw, Chris Shoe Collections. From the collection of David Leigh Root. This lot will be included in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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5 1/4" Adena Rectangular/Tablet Gorget with engravings. Found in Crawford Co., Ohio. Pictured!

Lot # 21 (Sale Order: 21 of 305)      

5 1/4" Adena Rectangular/Tablet Gorget that is made from green and black Slate with engraving on surface. Found in Crawford Co., Ohio. Pictured in Who's Who #9, page 80, ...morePrehistoric American Volume 27, #4, inside front cover, Indian Artifacts of the Midwest Volume 3, page 268 and Who's Who #10, page 87. Ex. Floyd Murphy, Len Weidner, Lynn Brooks, Larry Dyer Collections. From the collection of David Leigh Root. This lot will be included in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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Thin and well styled 5 1/8" Hopewell Shovel Pendant with a fringed top and tallies. Ashland Co., Ohi

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Thin and well styled 5 1/8" Hopewell Shovel Pendant with a fringed top and tallies on the lower edges. Made from red Banded Slate. Found in Ashland Co., Ohio. From the ...morecollection of David Leigh Root. This lot will be included in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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4 1/8" Archaic Thebes made from light gray flint. Found in Richland Co., Ohio. Ex. Walter Simms.

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4 1/8" Archaic Thebes made from light gray flint. Found in Richland Co., Ohio. Ex. Walter Simms Collection. From the collection of David Leigh Root. This lot will be in...morecluded in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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2 5/8" Archaic Geniculate found in Wayne Co., Ohio. Pictured in The Meuser Collection & other books!

Lot # 24 (Sale Order: 24 of 305)      

2 5/8" Archaic Geniculate made from green and black Banded Slate. Found in Wayne Co., Ohio. Pictured in The Meuser Collection, page 165, Who's Who #4, page 150, Ohio Arch...moreaeologist Volume 38, #1, page 32 and Prehistoric American Volume 27, #1. Ex. Dr. Gordon Meuser, Hugh Huff, Ron Ammerman (#A271) Collections. From the collection of David Leigh Root. This lot will be included in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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3 1/8" Hopewell Reel Gorget made from black Slate. Found in Boone Co., Indiana. Ex. Dr. Roland Bunch

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3 1/8" Hopewell Reel Gorget made from black Slate. Found in Boone Co., Indiana. Ex. Dr. Roland Bunch, B.W. Stephens (G-143), Dr. M.E. Hawes (#Ha37), Larry Dyer, Garry Mum...moreaw Collections. From the collection of David Leigh Root. This lot will be included in the upcoming book "The Collection of David Leigh Root - Vol. 4 which comes out in early 2024. For more info on purchasing this book when it is available, please call Premiere Auctions at 419-207-8787.

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