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(GG)
Honing stone - I found this one at an excavation site along I-79 in Fairmont, WV. A large stone with 3 parallel grooves
ground into one side. It is a triangular shape with a base and 2 sloping sides and weighs almost 3 pounds. 6" in
length with a 3" wide base. Sits nicely for display. A rare and unusual tool. $75.00 Sale:
$50.00
(HH) Effigy
stone - I found this one at an archaic village site along the Tygart Valley River in Colfax, WV. It was carved into the
likeness of a bird's head (cardinal). Even the raised eye and outline of the beak and black banding shows. I have included two
additional pictures with lines and color accenting the details. I have found only two other effigies on that beach
before (a turtle's head and another bird or duck). Birds were popular effigy subjects, and a cardinal would probably have
been especially admired for it's color. It is about 6" in tall and 1/2" thick. Has nice dark
patina from river staining. $125.00 Sale: 90.00
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(LL) Effigy
stone - I found this one at an archaic village site along the Tygart Valley River in Colfax, WV. It was carved into the
likeness of a turtle's head (snapping turtle). Great likeness and detail on this rare artifact. I have found only two
other effigies on that beach before. Birds and turtles were popular effigy subjects. It is about 2" in tall,
3-1/2" long and 1/2" thick. Has nice dark patina from river staining. $75.00
Sale: $50.00
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(MM) Effigy
stone - I found this one at an archaic village site along the Tygart Valley River in Colfax, WV. It was carved into the
likeness of a bird or possibly duck. I have included additional pictures (just click the picture). I have found
only two other effigies on that beach before (a turtle's head and cardinal). Bird's were popular effigy subjects. It is about
2-1/4" in tall, 4" long and 1" thick. Has nice dark patina from river staining. Stands up nicely on bottom
edge for display. SOLD
(JJ) Picks
- I found these at an archaic village site along the Tygart Valley River in Colfax, WV. They are 2 of several I
found at the site and may have been used for various tasks. They are 5.25" and 6" in length. Both have nice
patina from river staining. $9.99 ea.
(KK) Pitted
nutting stones - I found these at an archaic village site along the Tygart Valley River in Colfax, WV. Conventional
thought is that they were used as platforms for cracking nuts on. Although there may have been additional uses, they are commonly
referred to as "nutting stones" for general identification purposes. They are easily identifiable tools often found
at habitation sites. They are from 3" to 6" in length. All have nice patina
from river staining. $8.00 ea.
(LL) Grinding/hammer
stone - I found this one at an archaic village site along the Tygart Valley River in Colfax, WV. A large stone with multiple smooth
areas ground into the sides. It weighs over 2 pounds and is 5" in length. Sits nicely for
display. Has nice dark patina from river staining. $8.00
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