Mississippian culture stone fish_SOLD

A rare Mississippian culture stone fish circa AD 800-1500 ad North America
A rare carved green stone fish carved on both sides probably depicting a salmon, old collection info on back:collected in Illinois in 1931.
The Mississippian or mound builders culture flourished in south west of North America during pre conquest times and were related to the native cultural groups of Central and south America,
they built pyramid type earth structures and produced ceramics and stone wares similar to those found in Mexico, central and South America
Provenance: Old UK collection

Condition, fine

size 20 x 8 cm, 8 x 3 inches

Price: please contact