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Old 09-07-2010, 09:59 PM
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Clay Bead? & Gorget
These pieces came out of the collection of a deceased local Archeologist, Bogie Price, from NE TX and the son is looking for more information as there are no records that he can find. His father was known to have dug a variety of sites in NE. TX, NW. LA, and SW. AR during his career with most being in NE TX. The Gorget measures 3/3/16" and is marked Snipes #1, Sulpher River, Douglassville, TX, and is pretty nice, even tho it is not whole, with some intricate engravings that I have never seen. I would appreciate any info or opinions on these pieces. Also, what value would you put on the Gorget, thanks.
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Old 09-07-2010, 10:05 PM
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That gorget is fantastic. Stunning engravings.
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Old 09-07-2010, 10:59 PM
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Wow, what a piece that gorget is. Wish I could help with ID...

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Old 09-08-2010, 01:25 AM
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That gorget is killer. What is it made of?
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Old 09-08-2010, 01:36 AM
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wow man... that gorget is just amazing!!! killer!! with the carvings on that..... that thing could be worth a ton.. it is broke.. but i think the art work more than makes up for that.. thats an amazing piece man.... there's something about art man.. a whole different realm of artifact.. amazing stuff man, thanks for sharing that.. i think its one of those pieces that it all depends on how bad someone wants it as far as price..
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Old 09-08-2010, 12:01 PM
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The gorget looks Hematite to me.I think the pottery piece is some kind of ornament that would have hung from clothing.
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Old 09-08-2010, 10:01 PM
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Here is a pic of the broke end, thanks.
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Old 09-08-2010, 10:23 PM
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wow what a artifact man that gorget is awesome man super piece !!!

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The 'clay bead' looks like an ear plug.
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Old 09-10-2010, 10:23 PM
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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.

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.
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