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- Item: SB276 *NEW* "FEATURED"
TOM DAVIS COA - G10
Description: Superb Conch Shell Weeping Eye
Mask Gorget -
This shell mask Gorget has it all. It first has circled eyes, then the
weeping eyes that are both forked and zigzagged. It has a
prominent nose feature, a well defined and puckered mouth, the outside
of the chin is shaped, and it has a three line speech feature. It
is Solid with no restoration. This is just a beauty of a mask that
is well patinated. It hails from Tennessee where is was recovered,
probably in the early 1960's by Frank Morast, and ardent archaeologist
in the banking business in Chattanooga, TN. Frank was featured in
Who's Who #1. It comes with a Davis
COA dated 3-8-2017 that grades it a G-10. Ex- Morast, Ex- Tom Davis, Ex-
Polly, Ex- Monty Pennington
Size: 4 1/4 x 3 1/2 inches
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- Item: SB274 *NEW*
- Description: Engraved Shell Spoon -
Outstanding Shell spoon. Engraved with cross hatching. From
Simpson County, Kentucky.
- Size: 5 x 3 7/16 inches
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- Item: SB275 *NEW*
- Description: Super Shell Mask from Tennessee
- This Super Shell Mask was found in
Loudon County, Tennessee. It has excellent patina, drilled
eyes, and is solid. Ex- James McNabb. Comes with a
Davis COA grading it a G10.
Size: 5 1/4 x 4 1/4 inches
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- Item: SB246 *NEW*
- Description: Reverse Socketed Antler or Shell
Lance Point - This is a Super example of a socket-ed Lance Point.
It was inserted into a hollowed out Lance Shaft. A couple of
people have indicated they think it is made from the center of a large
Conch shell, but whether antler or shell, it is an exceptional piece! Shelter recovered
in Simpson County, Kentucky
- Size: 6 1/16 inches
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- Item: SB241 *NEW*
- Description: Shell Necklace and Pendant - This
nice Olive Shell Necklace was recovered in Simpson County Kentucky.
It is made up of 18 highly patinated Olive shells ranging in size from
about 1 1/8 inch to 2 inches in length. Attached to these was the
shell disc gorget or pendant. The portion that was
recovered has two drilled holes near the edge. (see photos)
If you like shell, here is a nice Kentucky Shell Necklace!
Updated Provenance: Found along Red River on Bob Guion Farm by Ronnie
Page around 1980. Part of over 1100 pieces found in the cache.
Size: Gorget 2 3/4 x 3 3/4 inches / Shell
beads range from 1 1/8' to 2" each
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- Item: SB238 *NEW*
- Description: Kentucky Shell Necklace - This
Shell was found in Mason County, Kentucky near Fox Fields. all the
shells are nicely drilled and there are also some ground shell beads.
- Size: 15 1/2 inches strung
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- Item: SB238 *NEW*
- Description: Kentucky Shell Necklace - This
Shell was found in Mason County, Kentucky near Fox Fields. all the
shells are nicely drilled and there are also some ground shell beads.
- Size: 15 1/2 inches strung
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- Item: SB198 *NEW*
- Description: Two Shell Disc Beads - here
are two very nice shell disc beads found in Tennessee. Ex- Monty &
Jewdy Pennington
- Size: 1 1/16 inches
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- Item: SB197 *NEW*
- Description: Kentucky Shell Bead Necklace -
Very nice 12" Shell Bead Necklace that will grade G-10. Ex- Tom
Davis, Ex- Monty & Jewdy Pennington
- Size: 12 1/2 inches in length
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- Item: SB188 *NEW*
- Description: Tennessee Shell Necklace & Shell
Pendant - This Necklace was recovered in the area of the Nickajack
Cave in Marion County, Tennessee in the 1940's. It contains approx
112 shell beads that range from approx 3/16 to 5/16 in diameter and 1/8
to 7/16 inches in length and the shell pendant was found in close
proximity. The Nickajack Cave was important throughout prehistoric
AND Historic History. Ex- Roger Stevens, Ex- Monty & Jewdy
Pennington
- Size: Necklace is approx 29 - 30 inches total
length, Pendant is 2 1/2 x 15/16 inches
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- Item:SB173
- Description: Feurt Site Shell Necklace - This Shell was found in the same spot and believe to be part or all of a necklace. It was that was found on the Feurt Village Site, Scioto County, Ohio. The Feurt Village Site is situated about five miles north of the city of Portsmouth, Ohio on the east side of the Scioto River. The land was once part of the estate of Mr. William C. Feurt, hence the name. Ex- Tom Davis, Monty & Jewdy Pennington's personal collection
- Size: outside beads range from 3/8 inches to 3/4 inches; longer drilled bead or pendant is 1 3/4" in length. Drilled Shell Pendant measures 2 3/8 x 1 3/4 inches.
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- Item: SB135 * NEW * Fort Ancient Feurt Village Site
- Description: Feurt Village Drilled Shell - Here is nice drilled shell Hoe. These were fitted with a handle when used. It was found on the Feurt Village Site, Scioto County, Ohio. The Feurt Village Site is situated about five miles north of the city of Portsmouth, Ohio on the east side of the Scioto River. The land was once part of the estate of Mr. William C. Feurt, hence the name. Ex- Tom Davis, Monty & Jewdy Pennington's personal collection.
- Size: 3 3/8 x 2 5/8 inches
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- Item: SB134 * NEW * Fort Ancient Feurt Village Site
- Description: Feurt Village Drilled Hoe - Here is nice drilled shell Hoe. These were fitted with a handle when used. It was found on the Feurt Village Site, Scioto County, Ohio. The Feurt Village Site is situated about five miles north of the city of Portsmouth, Ohio on the east side of the Scioto River. The land was once part of the estate of Mr. William C. Feurt, hence the name. Ex- Tom Davis, Monty & Jewdy Pennington's personal collection.
- Size: 3 1/2 x 3 inches
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- Item: SB106
- Description: Shell Necklace from the Hardin Village Site - This is a "set" which was purchased from a collection in Greenup County, KY. It is from the "Hardin Village Site" across the Ohio River from the Feurt Site. The centerpiece is marked with a collection mark, "Ky515MA". It is a very nice set of shell including the center two hole pendant and the ear-bobs. There are a total of 57 pieces in the set. Ex- Tom Davis, Ex- D. Travis
- Size: Center Pendant is 3 1/8 inches long for Reference
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- Item: SB105
- Description: String of Shell Beads - Found in Mississippi County, Arkansas. Ex-Tom Davis, Ex- D. Travis
- Size: Largest bead 13/16 x 15/16/ x 3/4 inches, string is about 23 inches long
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