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OHC A 20/000038

https://bannerstone.fitnyc.edu/items/show/251

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Butterfly, Double-Notched

Non-Archaeological

Unknown. Brought into the OHC by W.K. Moorehead prior to 1898.

Medium gray with dark gray banding

This Double-Notched Butterfly bannerstone is finely sculpted with thin flanges and deep slightly asymmetrical notches at the top and bottom of the stone. The slate has dark irregular banding. There are nicks and chips along the perforations and edges that appear to be archaic. On one side is 2385 written in black on white tape, and "Banner Flag" written below the tape, below this is written 20/38 in black. The edge of one side has been historically repaired with plaster and paint to fill in a large, chipped area.

OHC A 22/000037

https://bannerstone.fitnyc.edu/items/show/252

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Pyrophyllite metamorphic rock with chlorite

Non-Archaeological

Amanda Township, Hancock County, Ohio. From the collection of George W. Van Horn. Given to the OHC on March 8th, 1905.

[-83.640377, 41.052014]

Dusky bluish green with bright flecks of off-white and light reddish-brown

This Crescent bannerstone is a distinctive dark green with visually apparent iridescent flecks. It has signs of wear at the perforations and on the curved edges that appear to be archaic. Similar to NMNH A115871. On one side of the stone 22/37 is written in black.

OHC A 56/000008

https://bannerstone.fitnyc.edu/items/show/253

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Non-Archaeological

Greene County, Ohio. Brought into the OHC by Warren K. Moorehead between 1887–1895.

[-84.022765, 39.755269]

Light greenish gray with olive gray banding

This Lunate Bannerstone appears to have been broken at the center perforation in the archaic period and restored in the historic period using plaster and paint carefully applied to match the original shape and slate banding of the archaic lithic. Half the bannerstone is an archaic sculpted bannerstone, and half is plaster. The paint at one edge has worn off the plaster over time. 56/8 is written in black on the concave side next to the perforation.

OHC A 56/000070

https://bannerstone.fitnyc.edu/items/show/254

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Non-Archaeological

Meigs County, Ohio. Brought into the collection by Warren K. Moorehead between 1887–1895.

[-82.05691, 39.039678]

Greenish gray with dark greenish gray banding

This finely sculpted Butterfly bannerstone is unique with its wide thin flanges and gently sloping rounded ridge at the perforation. The thinning of the flanges out from the thicker perforation area creates the appearance of concentric undulating waves of the dark bands of the slate. There are serpentine shaped off-white inclusions on one side and two larger off-white inclusions on the other side. In size and weight, it is larger than most bannerstones and more finely carved. The perforation is also smaller than on most stones which may indicate more specialized use. At the bottom of the perforations the sculptor has carefully flattened the edges. There are chips at the perforation and on the edges which appear to be archaic. The perforation hole on one side is plugged with aged Styrofoam for installation purposes. On one side of the stone there are several collection markers: Morgan County and Cabin 3 Drawer I are written on tape, 56/70 is written in black and 8721 is written in white. Two large X's are written in graphite over earlier markings. Included in Knoblock p. 513, no. 7.

OHC A 60/000059

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Butterfly, Double-Notched

Non-Archaeological

Richmond Township, Darke County, Ohio. Said to be found on the south side of Stillwater Creek. Purchased by the OHC from the Henry C. Shetrone Collection.

[-84.629958, 40.112265]

Dark gray with off-white inclusions

This Double Notched Butterfly, carved out of shale or slate, broke down the center along the perforation ridge and was repaired in the archaic period. Holes were drilled, one on each side of the broken flanges to presumably reattach them. Archaic period drill holes on fragments or broken bannerstones are common signs of repair or reuse. It is rare, however, to find in historic collections both sides of a broken bannerstone (see AMNH Dm/1290). Whatever material was used in the archaic period to reattach the flanges does not remain. In the historic period, the sides were glued and plastered together. Along the repaired ridge, a white and red label has been glued with Greenville Creek written in faded black with the Greenville crossed out. Beneath this on the label is written Dark Co., Ohio. Also written on this side of the stone is 60/59 in black and 3070 in white. On the other side of the stone 60 is written in black.

A 66/000007.001

OHC A 66/000007.001

https://bannerstone.fitnyc.edu/items/show/256

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Non-Archaeological

Licking and Knox Counties, Ohio. Purchased from F. M. Hughes of Mt. Vernon, Ohio.

[-82.503418, 40.046808]

Medium bluish gray with dark gray banding

This Tubular bannerstone is finely sculpted and polished with dimorphic banding in the slate. The tubular form was carved so that one side of the stone has concentric banding originating at one edge while the other side has different concentric banding originating at the opposite edge. This creates a strong graphic optical effect when looking at the stone. A4345/9575 is written in black on one side; 9575 is written in white on the other side. There is aged Styrofoam in the perforation for installation purposes.

A 66/000007.002

OHC A 66/000007.002

https://bannerstone.fitnyc.edu/items/show/257

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Non-Archaeological

Licking and Knox Counties, Ohio. Purchased from F. M. Hughes of Mt. Vernon, Ohio.

[-82.503418, 40.046808]

Olive gray with dark greenish gray banding

This Ball bannerstone appears to have been broken in half in the archaic period. It is finely carved and polished with several chips over its surface. The fluted area on one side may have served to hold a spear in place when the bannerstone was attached to an atlatl. There are signs of red pigment or rust over the surface from the historic period with 9532 written in white and 66/7.2 written on the inside of the perforation.

OHC A 100/000001

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Non-Archaeological

Franklin County, Ohio. Collected by Dr. I. N. Smith prior to 1911. Donated to the OHC by Ralph W. Smith, October 1914.

[-83.007666, 40.028316]

Dusky yellow green w/ off-white and darkish green and dark reddish brown veins

This Crescent bannerstone is masterfully sculpted with highly polished surface and distinctive 2.5 cm iron and off-white triangular inclusion. There are several chips along the perforation that appear to be from archaic use and several long scotches on one side that appear to be historical, possible from a plough. 100/1 is written in black on the inside of the perforation. Included in Knoblock p. 453, no. 12.

OHC A 173/000023

https://bannerstone.fitnyc.edu/items/show/259

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Butterfly, Single-Notched

Non-Archaeological

Ross County, Ohio. Collected by Charles W. McGinnis prior to 1895. Purchased by the OHC from his wife and son after his passing on June 21, 1917.

[-82.996989, 39.358673]

This central fragment of a Single-Notched Butterfly was reworked in the archaic period with its edges smoothed out similar to those discussed in Lutz, p. 348 and to OHC A 244/000037.099.

A 173/000024.001

OHC A 173/000024.001

https://bannerstone.fitnyc.edu/items/show/260

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Non-Archaeological

Ross County, Ohio. Collected by Charles W. McGinnis prior to 1895. Purchased by the OHC from his wife and son after his passing on June 21, 1917.

[-82.996989, 39.358673]

Light olive gray with dark greenish gray banding

This Curved Pick bannerstone is finely sculpted and polished with the concentric circles of the banding carefully centered in the carved composition. A 173/24.001 is written in black on the inner curved edge. 173/22 is written in black on one side with remnants of glue from installation inside the perforation and along the side of the stone. Similar to Knoblock p.495, No. 10.

OHC A 251/000150

https://bannerstone.fitnyc.edu/items/show/261

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Non-Archaeological

Montgomery County, Ohio. From the collection of Harry J. Thompson, donated to the OHC by Charles F. Kettering on September 15, 1920.

[-84.184099, 39.748732]

This Geniculate is a finely sculpted and polished shale preform with no perforation. The sloping long edge is squared and the shorter edge at the bottom has a subtle groove, common for these shapes. There are a few gauges on the inner edge that appear historical where 251/150 is written. Similar to Knoblock p. 251, no. 7.

OHC A 251/000164

https://bannerstone.fitnyc.edu/items/show/262

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Non-Archaeological

Lorain County, Ohio. From the collection of Harry J. Thompson, donated to the OHC by Charles F. Kettering on September 15, 1920.

[-82.117815, 41.402083]

Dusky brown with off-white inclusion.

This Shield bannerstone is made from fine-grained brown shale with one off-white inclusion along the ridge. The flanges are refined to a thin edge and the area around the perforations is flattened. There are slight chips along the edges and perforation, including one large chip at the wider side edge of the stone that appears to be archaic. On one side of the stone 251/164 is written in black and written again in pencil. 164 is lightly scratched into the surface. There is a plaster-like substance in the perforation, possibly for installation purposes.

OHC A 266/000006

https://bannerstone.fitnyc.edu/items/show/263

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Saddleface, Horned

Non-Archaeological

Wayne County, Ohio. Donated to the OHC by Joseph Todd on June 13, 1921.

[-81.886353, 40.839365]

Light brownish gray with dark gray spots

This Saddleface bannerstone is finely sculpted and polished with a small horn on either edge of the perforation, a common variation of this form. Both sides have pointed ridges that form a symmetrical diamond-shaped bottom and top. The dark spotting of the light-colored granite is diagonally-oriented across the surface of the stone. The stone has been broken and repaired with glue. The break and repair appear to be historical. 266/6 has been written in black and pencil on one side with remnants of wax used for installation. There is aged Styrofoam in the perforation, used for installation.

OHC A 266/000007

https://bannerstone.fitnyc.edu/items/show/264

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Butterfly, Double-Notched

Non-Archaeological

Wayne County, Ohio. Donated to the OHC by Joseph Todd on June 13, 1921.

[-81.886353, 40.839365]

Dark gray with light olive gray banding and off-white inclusions, other side is light olive gray (may be discolored due to long periods of time on display).

The Double-Notched Butterfly bannerstone is finely sculpted with one moderate and one deeply carved notched and an elevated, pointed ridge along the perforation. The flanges are exceedingly thin at the edge ranging from 0.1 to 0.3 cm. There are several off-white inclusions in the slate crossing over the banding. There are several nicks along the edges that appear to be archaic. The perforation is filled with Styrofoam for installation and one side of the stone is much lighter than the other, possibly due to long periods of time on display. On one side of the stone 266/7 is written in black over 266/7 written in pencil.

OHC A 266/000042

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Non-Archaeological

Hamilton County, Ohio. Donated to the OHC by Joseph Todd on June 13, 1921.

[-84.513531, 39.157717]

Greenish gray with dark greenish gray banding with off-white inclusions

1.2 x 1.5 (oblong)

The Geniculate bannerstone is finely sculpted and polished with a unique subtle grove carved into the outer edge of the rectilinear side. Working with the concentric, though shifting width of the dark banding, the sculptor has worked the stone into a refined composition with a very narrow delicate edge. On one side of the stone there is an off-white inclusion at the bottom and along the edge. A 266/42 is written on one side, while the other side has bits of wax and is discolored due to long periods on display. Included in Knoblock p. 348, No. 8.

OHC A 266/006427

https://bannerstone.fitnyc.edu/items/show/266

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Non-Archaeological

Wayne County, Ohio. Donated to the OHC by Joseph Todd on June 13, 1921.

[-81.886353, 40.839365]

Greenish gray with dark greenish gray banding and off-white inclusions

This Geniculate bannerstone is a nearly complete preform. The geniculate form is well-expressed with a finely carved thin edge. The stone is polished, though no perforation has been drilled. The shape of the stone has been carved to accentuate the concentric dark banding. There are several large off-white inclusions on both sides of the stone. There are two uneven areas along the edge which may be due to the preform, unfinished state of the stone. 266 and A 266/6427 are written in black along one edge.

OHC A 850/000075

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Non-Archaeological

Jefferson Township, Preble County, Ohio. Donated to the OHC on September 20, 1927, from the collection of Harry R. McPherson.

[-84.641929, 39.756554]

Light olive gray with greenish black banding

This Panel bannerstone is unusual with a carved curve at the center of one edge instead of a straight flush finish as is common with most Panel bannerstones such as NMNH S327933. It is finely carved and polished with careful attention to the dark slate banding. 850/75 is written in white on one side. Included in Knoblock p.357, no. 8.

OHC A 1822/002673

https://bannerstone.fitnyc.edu/items/show/268

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Butterfly Double-Notched

Non-Archaeological

[-84.51246, 39.101454]

Olive gray with brownish gray banding and moderate reddish brown discoloration on one side

The Double-Notched Butterfly is finely sculpted and polished with wide thin flanges. The banding of the slate is subtle. There are several chips along the lower edges that appear archaic. On one side of the stone A. B. Devers Cincinnati is written in black and A 1822/2673 is written in black over white pigment. Two large Xs are written in graphite on this side which is also discolored from what appears to be historic treatment of this bannerstone.

OHC A 1956/000024

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Non-Archaeological

Wayne County, Ohio. Donated as part of a large collection to the OHC by Dr. Gordon Meuser between June 13, 1942 and March 22, 1961.

[-81.886353, 40.839365]

Greenish black with black banding

The three edges of this Triangular bannerstone have been incised with marks. On two of the sides there are 15 marks, and on the third side there are 9. The lower portion of this side has chipped. This kind of marking or tallies is similar to AMNH DM/360 and AMNH DM/970. 190/5 is written in black on one side; 1956/24 is written black on another side; there is a white sticker with Garth's 74 on the third side with Wayne Co. written in black below.

OHC A 3728/000341

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Non-Archaeological

Hamilton Township, Butler County, Ohio. From the collection of James McBride.

[-84.548375, 39.424298]

Olive gray with brownish gray banding and reddish-brown patina

The Double Crescent bannerstone is carefully sculpted and polished. One side at the far edge appears to have broken and been repolished in the archaic period. There are archaic and historic period scratches and a reddish-brown patina over the surface of the stone. Hamilton, Butler Co., Ohio, M&8 Col. is written in white and 22046 in graphite along the central ridge; 22046 3728/341 is written in black at the edge of one crescent flange. There are several white marks on one side, possibly due to storage or installation. Included in Knoblock p.393, no. 7 (as a Notched Ovate).

OHC A 3728/000365

https://bannerstone.fitnyc.edu/items/show/271

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Granitoid, coarse-grained

Partially-Perforated

Non-Archaeological

Unknown. From the collection of James McBride.

Dark greenish gray with yellowish gray elements

This Triangular bannerstone is a preform partially drilled with a hollow reed with the nipple apparent deep inside the perforation. 3728/365 is written in black and 22104 is written in faded black on the unperforated side of this preform.

OHC A 5265/000365

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Butterfly, Double-Notched

Non-Archaeological

Light olive gray with off-white inclusions

This Double-Notched Butterfly was broken in the archaic period at the perforation where it is most fragile. There is also a large crack at the bottom of the remaining flange. The carving and polished surface are uniquely refined with the remaining right flange carefully thinned to an even edge and dramatically pointed top. The olive gray slate is darker on one side with a large off-white snake-shaped inclusion that runs from the perforation ridge to the edge. There is a combination of archaic and historical period scratches over the surface of the stone. A5265/356 and CC 52 are written in black on one side and 46 written in black on the other side.

OHC A 5752/001274

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Butterfly, Double-Notched

Non-Archaeological

Hancock County, Ohio. From the Eugene R. and Cartha M. Franks Collection. Donated to the OHC.

[-83.640377, 41.052014]

Light bluish gray with dark greenish gray banding with off-white inclusions

This Double-Notched Butterfly originally was miniature sized, similar to AMNH DM/328. It appears to have broken in the archaic period at the perforation where it is most fragile. A hole was drilled to the left of the perforation ridge, a common practice in the archaic period so that the stone could be reused, possibly as a net weight. The surface of this unusually light-colored slate is well worn. A5752/1274 is written in black on the stone.