Bannerstone - Winged butterfly

127 mm • 59 g

Hand holding the black Prusament winged bannerstone replica vertically alongside a standard ruler.

This is a precise replica of an authentic bannerstone found in the northeastern United States. It is dimensionally accurate to within 0.1 mm, making it suitable for experimentation as to the bannerstone's function and purpose, a topic debated by archaeologists.

This is a precise replica of an authentic bannerstone found in the northeastern United States. It is dimensionally accurate to within 0.1 mm, making it suitable for experimentation as to the bannerstone's function and purpose, a topic debated by archaeologists.

This is made from Prusament, an extremely hard composite plastic made in the Czech Republic. Unlike common plastics like ABS or nylon, this material has absolutely no flex. This makes it identical in hardness to the original stone, which is critical for some research purposes.

Given the high cost of authentic bannerstones, this replica allows for indiscriminate experimentation and handling by students without fear of costly damage to authentic specimens.

Made in the USA.

Purchase: No fees kenneth.jones@gmail.com | eBay | Etsy

Dorsal view of the dark composite winged bannerstone replica resting flat in a handler's palm. Profile cross-section of the replica displaying the central bore hole, supported by a handler. Horizontal lateral view held by a handler to exhibit the tapering thickness of the replica wings. Top-down view of the black bannerstone positioned flat against a metal ruler to verify span. Oblique superior perspective of the replica in hand, illustrating the composite surface texture. Low-angle oblique view of the replica supported by hand to demonstrate structural thinness. The bannerstone replica resting flat on a digital laboratory scale displaying exactly 59 grams. Archival reference collage showing multiple angles of the original authentic stone artifact.