RAT-TAILED SPUD, Scepter, Baton, Mace, Ceremonial

Colbert County, Alabama

Found near Tuscumbia

EX: William L. Watters Collection - Godfrey Illinois

EX: Charles L. (Chuck) Adam Collection - Crestwood, Missouri

Pictured in Who's Who in Indian Relics #2, page 19.

Acquired by Adam from the Estate of Watters in 1965.

EX:  Floyd Ritter Collection - Collinsville, Illinois

Acquired by Ritter from Adam in a lot of 3 spuds as pictured.

EX:  Roy Pohler Collection - Lake Charles, Louisiana

Acquired by Pohler from Ritter in July 1983 at the Jefferson City Indian Relic Show.

Exceedingly Rare and fine.

DESCRIPTION:  In a Medium Brown/Yellow colored slate, with an excellent patina.  Charles Adam Tag as pictured.  Rounded Head with a tapered barrel shaft, tapering to a point.  Length: 7 & 7/8" or approximately 2OOmm.

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