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This large bead was recovered about 100 miles south of my city in the central portion of Louisiana. I believe it to be Tchefuncte Culture in origin or associated with the Marksville culture. The Tchefuncte predated the Marksville people; the Marksville people experienced a great deal of Hopewellian influence and this object could reflect that inflence in ground and polished stone items. I believe the material is varigated Red River Jasper (my name for it). It is heavily patinated and there are swirls of color as you can see in the photographs but none of the characteristic reds or tans/browns are showing; they're covered by the patina in my humble opinion. Other jasper beads originate from the area of the recovery. However trade was utilized during these time periods and this could be some other type of stone. Being covered with patina, it is difficult at best to identify so the author depends on experience with other known bead material in his assertations.
I have several beads in my collection but this is by far the largest. It is drilled all the way through and I wish I had taken a picture of that too so everyone could see but; it's just a hole anyway.The hole is quite straight considering the length of the bead is in excess of 4 1/2 inches. It is completely intact with no damage. Also, it is very smooth with no visable tool marks remaining.
I offer two different photographs for viewing with different backgrounds and lighting conditions. Natural daylight was used and the color rendition is mostly accurate.
Thanks for looking,
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This large bead was recovered about 100 miles south of my city in the central portion of Louisiana. I believe it to be Tchefuncte Culture in origin or associated with the Marksville culture. The Tchefuncte predated the Marksville people; the Marksville people experienced a great deal of Hopewellian influence and this object could reflect that inflence in ground and polished stone items. I believe the material is varigated Red River Jasper (my name for it). It is heavily patinated and there are swirls of color as you can see in the photographs but none of the characteristic reds or tans/browns are showing; they're covered by the patina in my humble opinion. Other jasper beads originate from the area of the recovery. However trade was utilized during these time periods and this could be some other type of stone. Being covered with patina, it is difficult at best to identify so the author depends on experience with other known bead material in his assertations.
I have several beads in my collection but this is by far the largest. It is drilled all the way through and I wish I had taken a picture of that too so everyone could see but; it's just a hole anyway.The hole is quite straight considering the length of the bead is in excess of 4 1/2 inches. It is completely intact with no damage. Also, it is very smooth with no visable tool marks remaining.
I offer two different photographs for viewing with different backgrounds and lighting conditions. Natural daylight was used and the color rendition is mostly accurate.
Thanks for looking,
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