60 - A group of three archaeological and ethnographic items. The first is an earthenware multi-spout vessel with a central bridge handle connecting two flared openings. The vessel is constructed of coarse, unburnished terracotta with a rounded body and flat base. The second item is a stone tool or gaming stone, possibly a discoidal or nutting stone, featuring a spherical form with a shallow circular depression on one face. The third item is an antique leather-wrapped club or slungshot weapon, consisting of a heavy weighted head and a cylindrical handle with a braided leather seam and integrated wrist strap. Vessel: 7 3/4" H x 7" diameter. Stone: 3 3/4" diameter. Club: 5" L.

A group of three archaeological and ethnographic items. The first is an earthenware multi-spout vessel with a central bridge handle connecting two flared openings. The vessel is constructed of coarse, unburnished terracotta with a rounded body and flat base. The second item is a stone tool or gaming stone, possibly a discoidal or nutting stone, featuring a spherical form with a shallow circular depression on one face. The third item is an antique leather-wrapped club or slungshot weapon, consisting of a heavy weighted head and a cylindrical handle with a braided leather seam and integrated wrist strap. Vessel: 7 3/4" H x 7" diameter. Stone: 3 3/4" diameter. Club: 5" L. Pieces Peter bought over the years at auctions and antique shops because they intrigued him. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation. Proceeds from the Peter Benchley Collection will benefit five ocean conservation organizations: Peter Benchley Ocean Awards, WildAid, Beneath the Waves, Blue Frontier and Environmental Defense Fund. CONDITION: The ceramic vessel shows significant wear with a large jagged chip at the rim of one spout and extensive surface encrustation throughout. The stone artifact exhibits natural weathering and minor surface abrasions. The leather-wrapped club is in poor condition with dry, cracked leather on the handle and severe tearing and loss to the leather covering the weighted head, which exposes the gray internal material. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.