North American Auction Company
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Early October American Indian & Western Sale

Sat, Oct 3, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 638

Plains Catlinite Pipestone Effigy Collection

Estimate: $200 - $400

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The lot consists of six hand carved animal spirit effigy pendants from the Plains Indians constructed of catlinite from the 20th Century. These are all crafted of catlinite Minnesota pipestone which has a deep red to pink coloring. The collection shows two thunderbirds, a peyote water bird, mule or horse, bear, and turtle. Each of the six pieces shows a pierced hole for use as a necklace pendant, gorget or decoration. These range in age from contemporary to antique and are in good condition. Largest being 4”L and the widest being 3.5”W.
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