
Advanced Native American Artifact Collection
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Advanced Native American Artifact Collection
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We are honored to present an extraordinary opportunity to acquire world-class Native American artifacts from the Collection of Trevor & Jack Turner. This meticulously curated assemblage spans decades of passionate acquisition and expert-level selection, with a strong emphasis on material, typology, and provenance.
Featuring exceptional examples made of Dover chert, white / tallahatta quartzite, obsidian and other iconic regional materials. Many of the points have been classified and curated by source material or geographic origin, with a notable emphasis on the Southeastern U.S.—an area celebrated for its craftsmanship and rare lithics. A number of the artifacts trace back to renowned collectors such as Ralph Allen, Charles Dennison, James Ross Williams, Jr., John Cambron, David Hulse and others of similar stature—now deceased. Their legacy enhances the historical significance and integrity of this collection. The collection also includes an outstanding array of Celts, Gorgets, and Pendants, many accompanied by Certificates of Authenticity (CoAs) ensuring their verified... Show more
Featuring exceptional examples made of Dover chert, white / tallahatta quartzite, obsidian and other iconic regional materials. Many of the points have been classified and curated by source material or geographic origin, with a notable emphasis on the Southeastern U.S.—an area celebrated for its craftsmanship and rare lithics. A number of the artifacts trace back to renowned collectors such as Ralph Allen, Charles Dennison, James Ross Williams, Jr., John Cambron, David Hulse and others of similar stature—now deceased. Their legacy enhances the historical significance and integrity of this collection. The collection also includes an outstanding array of Celts, Gorgets, and Pendants, many accompanied by Certificates of Authenticity (CoAs) ensuring their verified... Show more
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Closed Lots
Large Bell Shaped Pestle / Hammerstone Tool from Ohio
Previously from X-Harry N. Barrels from Hardin Co. Ohio. See photos.
Extremely Rare Antique Trapper’s Chest made of Animal Hide & Wood
Measures 24”x15”x11” | Still has most of the hide which is quite rare. Shows some fur remaining. Few holes, but not many. Has nice metal work on front from what appears t...more
(2) Museum Quality Post Era Native Spear Points
Very nice, but questionable, with secondary layer
(2) Post-Era Native American Style Tools
(1) 14” handmade tomahawk-style hammer. Seems to be well made and is painted | (2) Small post era knife. Made with a point and replica sinew
Ancient Native Clay Pottery Mississippian Bowl from Parkers Island dug by Charles Dennison
Stunning bowl here with a beautiful lip design complete all the way around. Evidence of nice shell temper can be observed in the flaking top layer spots. Shows a hairline...more
(2) Post-Era Native Artifact Display Pieces
(1) Atlatl Tribal Spear?- measures 16.5” | (2) Arrowhead Display Spear with beads, feathers and replica sinew and fake point. Measures 37”
Ancient Native Clay Pottery Bowl with nice Lip Design from Arkansas
Nice beautiful surface. Great color. Lip design completes all the way around with just a few flea bite chips on the rim. Bowl is solid and displays well. Marked ARK. on b...more
Ancient Native Clay Pottery Mississippian Bowl with Shell Temper from Manly Site
Solid small bowl here with nice visible shell fragments. Marked Manly Site on base. Measures approx. 4” across x 2.25” tall. Very good and solid condition.
Very Large Ancient Native Shell Tempered Mississippian Clay Pottery Vessel
Very nice and large bowl with four hand drilled holes in the side. Shows cracking throughout surface and possibly piece together at one time, but looks natural. Pieces th...more