Clay Bead? & Gorget

[Kenny Holt]

Originally Posted by Neanderthal

Love the gorget, that's an outstanding piece. How heavy is it? I can't tell from the pic if it's hematite, limonite or fused shale.

Looks hematite to us locals! Weighs in at 2 oz or 60 grams. Do you know what culture made it? Thanks.

[kirby]

Man, that gorget is awesome!

[Chipolaman]

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[Chipolaman]

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[Kenny Holt]

Originally Posted by Chipolaman

And since you won't sell it to me, now I'm gonna run it down as barely being an artifact.

Your right, after all, it is only half there. I never say never, maybe your price ain't right yet.

[Kenny Holt]

Originally Posted by Neanderthal

Here's some trivial information for you. I'm not saying yours is, but did you know that a large number of engraved broken gorgets were decorated after they were broken? I have personally found around 100 broken & complete gorgets and have noticed distinct patterns, helping to explain why they are found in some areas like that.

Did not know that. This gorget shows some partial (left over) engraving on the broke end which would indicate that it was decorated before damage. Could this have been (ceremonialy) broken on purpose? Also, the partial engraving appears to be a different pattern than the rest, wish we had the other half to see how it was decorated.

[John G. Scoggins]

Kenny, this might sound crazy but if it was mine I would put an ad in the Texarkana Gazette and the The Thrifty Nickle with a pic of the piece and see if any of the local collectors might know where the other half is.As unique as it is, if somebody ever saw the other piece they would most likely remember it.