Eccentric Chert Buffalo Effigy
Chert buffalo effigy. The shape of the head has the buffalo bear; the ridges on the back are the thick fur with the tail and 4 legs.
- Object: Eccentric Chert Buffalo Effigy
- Artist: Unknown
- Circa: Prehistoric
- Dimensions: 2 9/16" long 1" wide
- Culture Area: Plains
- Cultural Group: Unspecified
- Cultural Context: According to John Wellman, this was one of 4 effigy figures which the Plains culture fashioned; toad, buffalo, eagle and turtle representing the 4 directions.
- Donor: David and Dolores Thomasson
- Catalog #: 91.186