Mississippian Effigy

[MichaelB]

This is from a known shell midden. I can't figure out what the effigy is. can't be a pig as the Spanish were not in South Alabama during this time(1200A.D.) and they introduced pigs. I thought a big bullfrog which is why the eyes are missing as they would be father out. Any ideas?

 

[bonepicker]

Neat piece. Looks human to me. Is it domed shaped, like it would be part of a jar?

 

[GaRebel1861]

I agree with bonepicker. Looks human to me as well.

 

[Possum]

I also agree with BP, the nose is to pronounced to be a bullfrog... JMO

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[Clo]

Turtle effigy? That would explain the mouth shape and nostrils. And they weren’t introduced.

 

[Trezurehunter]

I also agree with human. Looks like a nose and mouth.

 

[Rookster]

I agree, human

 

[A2coins]

sweet piece

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Very interesting piece!

 

[against the wind]

I know a guy in NYC who looks like that,,
Cool find

 

[islamoradamark]

Looks like this could turn into a scary movie always starts out with a mouth and a nose

 

[creekhunter]

Really cool find, if you post it to the Native American Section you might get more info.

 

[dirtlooter]

clerk at walmart?

 

[MichaelB]

It is a shard from a turtle bowl. Excellent guess.

 

[barongan]

interesting piece

 

[d2]

It's a bear I think, not a turtle or human...d2