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Amazing Similarities Between Texas and Arkansas Human Effigies

Posted on 07. Mar, 2009 by Shannon Graham in Artifact Finds, Miscellaneous

Separated at birth? Take a close look at these figurines. The first was found near Austin, Texas at a site on Onion Creek and is a fired ceramic clay figurine. The second comes from an old Arkansas collection and appears to be ceramic as well but could be stone. Found 40 years and hundreds of miles apart, the similarities are striking. They appear to be a set; one male, one female.

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The Texas figurine has the likeness of a female with remnants of breasts that have since been snapped off. The multiple pinholes in the chest area could represent beads. The cheeks have diamond-shaped outlines on them. It has a smooth finish and a light tan color on the surface with a darker interior showing on the base.

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The example from Arkansas appears to be made in the same style. It’s uncertain whether it is stone or ceramic. It has pin-hole like eyes and lines etched to create features on the face.

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Clay effigies have been found in the South Texas and along the Texas coast but are rare finds. The age and affiliation of these is unknown.

A special thanks to George Looney for providing photographs of the Arkansas example and allowing it to be displayed here.

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Tags: Arkansas, Ceramic, Clay, Effigy, Figurine, Texas