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Carved by Calusa artisan, circa 500-800 A.D. Statue depicting half-human, half-panther figure thought to be religious in nature. Discovered by Frank Hamilton Cushing during the Smithsonian-sponsored Pepper-Hearst expedition,1896. Now part of the collections of the Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C.

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Designs taken from original paintings by Florida artist Theodore Morris. Based on Calusa masks excavated at the Key Marco site by Frank Hamilton Cushing during the Smithsonian-sponsored Pepper-Hearst expedition,1896. Preserved for centuries in the Marco Island mud, Cushing reported that many recovered artifacts disintegrated when exposed to light and air.

Full-size reproduction measures approximately 6” x 9”. Each mask is individually cast and finished by hand with authentic detail and signed by the artist. Ready to hang. Also included with the item is a descriptive story card, also signed by the artist, giving a brief history of the piece.

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Aged finish taken from watercolor representations by Wells Sawyer, the artist who accompanied Cushing on the Expedition. Based on Calusa masks excavated at the Key Marco site by Frank Hamilton Cushing during the Smithsonian-sponsored Pepper-Hearst expedition,1896. Preserved for centuries in the Marco Island mud, Cushing reported that many recovered artifacts disintigrated when exposed to light and air.

For item numbers M13 (High Priest Mask - aged finish) and M14 (Human Wolf Mask - aged finish), the eyes are fabricated from sea shells as it was in the original artifact.

Item No.	Item Description	Price per item
MS3	Set of any 3 Masks (Please email pete@keymarcocat.com to specify mask selections.)	$229.50 (US), plus tax and delivery
MS4	Set of any 4 Masks (Please email pete@keymarcocat.com to specify mask selections.)	$340.00 (US), plus tax and delivery
MS5	Set of any 5 Masks (Please email pete@keymarcocat.com to specify mask selections.)	$425.00 (US), plus tax and delivery
MS6	Set of any 6 Masks (Please email pete@keymarcocat.com to specify mask selections.)	$510.00 (US), plus tax and delivery

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Among the artifacts discovered in 1896 during the first archeological expedition on Marco Island in Florida, by Dr. Frank Cushing was a small three dimensional human figure. This rather crude figure was carved with arms at sides, legs slightly flexed, feet together, square tunic or cloak at back. It is 10.9 x 4.6 cm. The original resides in the collection of the University Museum, University of Pennsylvania, Cat. #40914.

This full-size replica was created by Naples resident, Peter Sottong, using published photographs of the original. Because the statue has been individually cast and finished by hand and signed by the artist, each piece is unique.

Also included with the item is a descriptive story card, also signed by the artist, giving a brief history of the piece.

Availability may be limited, advance orders suggested.

F12-Human Figure
$20 (US), plus tax and delivery

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The original alligator, with articulated jaws, measured approximately 25 x 10cm. Originally painted white, black and blue, at present only the black pigment is visible. Coloration after a water color drawing by Wells Sawyer. This replica measures about 6" x 3" high, approximately half-size.

This replica was created by Naples resident, Peter Sottong, and measures approximately 6" x 3" high. Felt pads prevent furniture marring. Because it has been individually cast and finished by hand and signed by the artist, each piece is unique.

Also included with the item is a descriptive story card, also signed by the artist, giving a brief history of the piece.

Availability may be limited, advance orders suggested.

F13-Alligator
$45 (US), plus tax and delivery

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The original sea turtle is approximately life-size, measuring around 17cm long. Coloration and design are taken from a painting by artist Wells Sawyer.

This replica was created by Naples resident, Peter Sottong, and is full-size with flat back, ready to hang. Because it has been individually cast and finished by hand and signed by the artist, each piece is unique.

Also included with the item is a descriptive story card, also signed by the artist, giving a brief history of the piece.

Availability may be limited, advance orders suggested.

F14-Beaked Sea Turtle
$50 (US), plus tax and delivery

D21-Turtle Stand (Metal) 5"
$7 (US), plus tax and delivery

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One of the artifacts excavated at the Key Marco site in Collier County, Florida by Frank Hamilton Cushing during the Pepper-Hearst Expedition with the Smithsonian Institute in 1896 was a life-like figurehead of a deer. Originally painted blue, black and white with inlaid eyes of tortoise shell, its ears were attached with a cord. Several holes around the edge of the face suggest it may have been worn on the top of the head and attached to a deerskin or some other material which covered the wearer, perhaps a dancer.

This full size replica was created by Naples resident, Peter Sottong, and stands approximately 7” high from the base to the tips of the ears, which are firmly attached. A felt pad protects furniture. Because it has been individually cast and finished by hand and signed by the artist, each piece is unique.

Also included with the item is a descriptive story card, also signed by the artist, giving a brief history of the piece.

Availability may be limited, advance orders suggested.

F16-Calusa Deer
$90 (US), plus tax and delivery

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Among the artifacts excavated at the Key Marco site in Collier County, Florida by Frank Hamilton Cushing during the Pepper-Hearst Expedition with the Smithsonian Institution in 1896, was a small pelican found with fragments of wing pieces. Highly finished and graceful, it was originally painted with white, black and buff-gray pigments. The original is about life-size, 10.7 x 6.1 x 7.7 cm and resides in the collection of the University Museum, University of Pennsylvania, Cat. #40708.

This replica was created by Naples resident, Peter Sottong, and stands approximately 4.25” high from the base to the top of the head. A felt pad protects furniture. Because it has been individually cast and finished by hand and signed by the artist, each piece is unique.

Also included with the item is a descriptive story card, also signed by the artist, giving a brief history of the piece.

Availability may be limited, advance orders suggested.

F17-Calusa Pelican
$60 (US), plus tax and delivery

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Among the tablets and plaques unearthed during the 1896 Pepper-Hearst Archeological Expedition at the Key Marco site by Frank Hamilton Cushing, was a painted wooden tablet bearing the image of a jay, king-fisher, or perhaps a mythological bird-being. The painted image is a reproduction of a watercolor by Wells Sawyer, a photographer and watercolorist who accompanied the Pepper-Hearst Expedition. The original relic is housed at the Florida State Museum (number 40697).

This wooden replica is approximately the same dimension as the original relic (16” L x 8½” W) and is hand painted by the artist. Included with the item is a descriptive story card, also signed by the artist, giving a brief history of the piece.

Availability may be limited, advance orders suggested.

D23-Painted Wooden Tablet (Original Colors)
$95 (US), plus tax and delivery

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The most interesting artifact recovered in the 1995 excavations at Pineland’s Randell Mound, was an exquisitely carved bone ornament. The fragment is about 1 ¾” long and represents a bird. It is about 1,000 years old. The relic is among the collection of Calusa artifacts at the Florida Museum of Natural History, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL.

The dimensions of the enlarged bone fragment relief is 1 ½" x 6", and is lined on one edge with felt to protect furniture.

The Randell Research Center in Pineland, Florida has incorporated a depiction of this figure as part of their logo. This larger interpretation of the original artifact was created by Artist, Peter Sottong.

F18-Calusa Bird Relief
$20 (US), plus tax and delivery


Enlarge G-2 5"x7" Framed Giclee (2 Masks) $90 (US), plus tax and delivery White Frame	Enlarge G-2.1 5"x7" Framed Giclee (2 Masks) $140 (US), plus tax and delivery White Frame	Enlarge G-5 4"x6" Framed Giclee (2 Masks) $105 (US), plus tax and delivery Black Frame	Enlarge G-6 4"x6" Framed Giclee (3 Masks) $115 (US), plus tax and delivery White Frame

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