A beautiful old javelin balancer. These sculptures, which remain mysterious to this day, have been found in great numbers from the northeast in Canada's Nova Scotia province to the banks of the Mississippi in the west, testifying to their great popularity in ancient times, particularly in the Great Lakes region. Mound Builders civilizations, USA, 1500 - 500 B.C. Slightly marbled pink stone, beautifully polished throughout, with old patina. Length: 11.5cm Provenance: Byron Collection, Knoblock Byron Collection, Knoblock John J. Klejman, New York Roger Budin Collection, acquired 1967 Picard, Paris, October 1991, no. 112 Collection Hélène Leloup, acquired at this sale Transmitted by descent