June 22nd, 2024
Evan Gallo Auctioneers Indian Artifact Auction Event.
Our team was proud to represent 8 great sellers, producing great results for equally outstanding items!
Our team has cataloged 349 Lots, snapped over 2500 High Resolution Photo, Received over 10,000 Catalog Views, Hosted 125 Bidders from over 15 States, Accepted 1836 Bids, and Sold $67,000 in fine relics and artifacts.
Most importantly, we have added 13 fantastic pieces to our expanding Legacy Collection!
Take a Take A Tour of These Items Below
Lot 28: A Thin 4-7/8" Friday Knife. This outstanding blade is constructed from James River Chert. This piece has an impressive overall appearance and form. This relic was recovered in Gillespie Co. Texas.
Lot 42: An Extremely Fine 6-3/4" Adena/Hopewell Trapezoid Pendant. This superior relic was found in Onondaga Co., New York. Ex. Iron Horse Collection (#308) Pictured in Hothems North American Indian Artifacts 6th Edition published in 1998 pg. 150. Relics like this are far and few between, with an eye-catching exfoliated surface.
Lot 163: A Large 4-3/4" Scottsbluff. This piece was found on Feb. 7th, 1990, on Eufaula Lake in McIntosh County, Oklahoma. The base is heavily ground on the end and laterally, with mineral deposits covering the blade. Outstanding workmanship. An impressive piece in quality and scale!
Lot 178: A Superior Chlorite and Quartz Bannerstone. (2-3/8" x 2") This very fine and unusual relic was found in Clerk County Indiana by Homer Potts. This piece was also collected by Clem Caldwell and Chalmer Lynch. This relic is made out of a blue, green and tan Quartz and Chlorite conglomerate and was formerly studied by Michigan State University. An exceptional relic with good history.
Lot 184: A Large and Well Made 6-7/8" Adena Point. This large and well-crafted point was recovered in Williams County, Ohio. This piece measures 6-7/8"L by 1-11/16"W and is made out of a high grade tan flint. This piece was formerly collected by Doug Hooks. An exceptional relic with good history. This piece was evaluated by Jim Bennett and issued a Certificate of Authenticity.
Lot 202 : An Exceptional 4-1/4" Sugar Quartz Pendant. This superior relic is made out of a completely translucent sugar quartz material and has an appealing twist in its formation. This piece was recovered in Clark Co., Ohio. The artifact was first collected by Bob Myers then later sold at a Garth's Auction to Sam Speck (S-588). The Pendant was then purchased and collected by Todd Harding and Steve Balazs. This relic was pictured in the ASO Vol 66 #3 Page 10. This well collected relic is one for the ages and deserves centerpiece attention.
Lot 206: An Investment Grade 4-1/2" Thebes Point. This fine relic is made of a heavily patinated Hornstone. The base is well ground with deep notches. A very fine example of the type. This artifact was recovered in Central Michigan, Montcalm County.
Lot 210: A Centerpiece 5-5/8" Ohio Hardin. This piece is an absolute showstopper. This large Archaic blade was recovered in Williams Co., Ohio. Made from a banded Flint Ridge flint or possibly from a like material originating in Indiana. The coloration and pattern of the material coupled with the size makes for a very fine relic. This piece has numerous mineral deposits as well as a glossy patina. Jim Crawford and David Rowlands collections.
Lot 213: A Premium Example 6-1/8" Hornstone Adena. One of the finer Adena Points we have handled. This relic is made of Hornstone with beautiful two-tone coloration. The piece measures 6-1/4" Long and 2-3/8". This is an outstanding, investment grade flint artifact. Larry Swan and McGuire collections. Recovered in Preble Co., Ohio. This artifact was evaluated by Jim Bennett and issued a Certificate of Authenticity.
Lot 221: A Wonderful 4-5/8" Granite Discoidal. An extremely fine relic made out of a well polished granite material. From the esteemed collection of Kenny Black and later collected by Steve Olenick and David Rowlands. This is a highly developed piece with great collector history.
Lot 233: An Outstanding 8" Hardstone Celt. One of the nicest examples we have handled, this very fine celt is made from a nicely polished granite. The piece has use polish on the bit and exceptional patination. An investment grade artifact. Ex: David Rowlands.
Lot 250: A Classic 3-7/8" Black Slate Keyhole Pendant. This piece has good age and is nicely formed. This relic was recovered in Ohio. David Rowlands Collection.
Lot 251: A Rare and Fine 7-7/8" Granite Fluted Axe. This piece has strong use polish to the bit and hafting area. There is nice patina and mineral deposits on the piece. This relic was recovered in Dodge Co. Wisconsin.