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Mississippian Culture Copper Effigy Necklace

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:100.00 - 300.00 USD
Mississippian Culture Copper Effigy Necklace
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For bidding in this lot is an early Native American Indian necklace, originating from the Ohio River Basin, and crafted during the Late Mississippian Culture era, between 1400-1540. The effigy was excavated from a Indian Burial Mound in the early 1920's. The necklace pendant hangs on a modern Heishe bead chain. The pendant shows heavy copper verdigris, and depicts a simplistic mask. The necklace is in good condition overall. The necklace chain measures 42" long. The Pendant itself measures 1 3/8" wide, and 2" tall. The necklace is stored in a preservation riker case.