This extraordinary piece comes from the Tick Island shell mounds on the Saint Johns river...It’s a modified and engraved raccoon jawbone with a variation of the running scroll as symbols consistent with the Southern death cult,( pic 1).......Pic 2 are several variations from Tick Island, these were made as sets, with a right and left and most likely were part of a mask, or some such ceremonial paraphernalia ..The thing that fascinates me is how graceful and evenly spaced the etching is, it’s as though not a single pointed scriber was used, but a triple pointed one, used with single motions as it were...Anyway, enjoy it and thanks for lookiin
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Just when I think I've seen it all, you prove me wrong Hal. It's an impressive carving for sure.Last edited by Narrow Way Knapper; 02-27-2021, 08:32 AM.South Carolina
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Thanks Caleb, any kind of carved thingie is pretty scarce around here...did the folks in the jungle do stuff like this.?
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That looks more like what the mountain people like the Incas or pre Incas would do. I can't speak for all the tribal groups though. The Shipibo tribe was the predominant group in the area and they would paint their pottery, their faces and sew their clothing with similar designs
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Appreciate your comments Mike...I wore a beard back then..( black and white photo ).Last edited by Hal Gorges; 02-27-2021, 10:58 AM.
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Your just a lucky guy Hal. You come up with some amazing Museum quality Artifacts. It's so rare to find bone objects intact, let alone with etching! Thanks for showing this to us. KimKnowledge is about how and where to find more Knowledge. Snyder County Pa.
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Done with metal ? Maybe got from conquistadors . Or maybe flint is enough to do that never seen a piece like that. Nice
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A pre ceramic Archaic site, no European contact, Fiber tempered pottery...thanks for thoughts.most likely shark teeth, extremely plentiful. is one reason, Florida had first class engraving and wood artifacts.Last edited by Hal Gorges; 03-01-2021, 12:02 AM.
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