Offered here for your consideration is a rare dimpled pottery prehistoric rattle. This rattle is rare, one of a very rare small group of discovered artifacts. (see Vol 51 Issue 1 of the Pacific Coast Archaeological Society published 2015 for discussion of another example). The base clay rattle bears two oval red painted areas and within those areas are dimples of raised clay. There is, indeed, something within the body of the piece that rattles. Ceremonial? Maybe. To amuse a child? Maybe. Very, very rare? Yes. This rattle would be a fascinating attraction in your collection and this may well be your only opportunity to acquire one. Bid now!
PROVENANCE: Rust collection. The history of this collection comes from the private property of Dennis Sipe's White Mountain Hereford Ranch near Springerville, AZ. This well documented prehistoric site was excavated by William Hinckley. Mr. Sipe then wound up with the pottery and artifacts collection, which he kept and displayed until death. After Mr. Sipe passed away, the Rust family acquired the collection. Included is a copy of a history of the ruin (believed to have been written by Mr. Hinckley in 1987) in which it is clearly stated that no burial sites were found or disturbed.
MAKER: Unknown.
APPROX AGE: Prehistoric.
SIZE: Measures approximately 5 1/2 long x 2 1/12 inches across.
CONDITION: As found with some restoration expected. This pot has not been subjected to a black light or any other tests, other than visual by us, so the extent of any possible restoration is unknown. Buyer is responsible for determining this to their satisfaction before bidding. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $15 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.