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The Ghost of the Gulf
Item
#0002.
A Mississippian marine shell mask
gorget manufactured from the outer surface of a conch shell. It has a wonderful engraving of a turtle on the concave
side and the convex side has a mask face with nose column, eyes, and mouth. It has very symmetrical double step side carvings.
Measurements are: 3 7/8" tall, and 3 5/8" wide. It is authenticated by Tom Davis, GRADE 10. Found in Bracken County, Kentucky. 1450AD-1750AD. A rare top shelf
collectible. $4200.
Rattlesnake
Item #0001. An excellent authentic example of
a moderately patinated, fenestrated marine shell Brakebill Rattlesnake Gorget measuring 2 11/16" tall and 2 7/8" wide. It
has a total of seven fenestrations, four of which separate the gorget into quarters, and three that assist in highlighting
the mouth and eyes. It has no damage or restoration, and was found at the Earnest farm site, in Murray County, Georgia. 1350AD-1550AD
Triple authentication papers: Tom Davis, Jerry Dickey, and Alton Martin. $3200.
Rattlesnake
Item #120. A fully intact authentic, moderately
patinated fenestrated Mississippian shell rattlesnake gorget measuring 2 1/8" wide and 2 7/8" tall. This gorget was suspended
through the top two fenestrations when worn as indicated by the liberal use wear at those locations. This is from the old
collection of the noted Edward Payne, having his catalog number still attached to the reverse surface of the gorget. Provenance
is Tennessee. Circa 1350AD - 1600AD. It has been authenticated by Jerry Dickey #08-0138. $1100.
Nashville 2 Triskell
Item #035. A rare authentic intact Nashville II
Mississippian Triskell marine shell gorget with unusually large scallops that are typical of the Nashville II style, measuring
a symmetrical 2 7/8" diameter. It was found on Chickamaugua Creek near Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee. Circa: 1300AD-1425AD.
This
fine conch shell gorget was authenticated by Jerry Dickey # 07-0959, and also Alton Martin. $1100.
Concentric Cross Gorget
Item #211. A Mississippian engraved Shell Gorget. It is heavily
patinated and exhibits weak lines, yet the rare terraced cruciform is still distinguishable. It measures 2 1/2"
wide and 2 3/8" tall, and the concentric cross form is described in George Grant McCurdy's 1913 publication "Shell Gorgets
of Missouri" and Brain & Phillips publication "Shell Gorgets", as a Southeast Missouri design. 1000AD-1500AD.
Certificate of Authentication: Jerry Dickey. #09-0765. $550.
McBee Mask
Item #034. A typical McBee type Mississippian
shell mask gorget from Williams Island, Tennessee River, Hamilton County, Tennessee. 1400AD - 1750AD. It measures 4 3/8" tall
and 3 3/4" wide. Although unusual for a McBee, there is an engraved hairline along the top edge, and two holes for suspension
with another drilled hole above the left eye perhaps for suspension of an ornament. It has a certificate of authentication
from Jerry Dickey # 07-0304 $1200.
Tellico Plain
Item #46. A late Mississippian period conch shell
gorget found at the Tellico site in Monroe County, Tennessee. It measures 4 9/16" tall and 4 13/16" wide, having two center
drilled holes for suspension Circa: 1350AD - 1600AD. Former F Riddle collection. Excellent preservation. It has a certificate
of authenticity from Tom Davis # 45038. $550.
Hamilton Plain
Item #031. A well preserved moderately patinated
Mississippian marine shell gorget measuring 4 1/8" wide and 3 5/8" tall. It has two holes for suspension and was found in
Hamilton County, Tennessee. Circa: 1200AD-1500AD. Jerry Dickey certificate of authenticity # 07-0303. $450. sold
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