Don Boudeman

The Black Swann. 4 3/4" Porphyry Birdstone found in Warren Co, OH prior to 1917. A remarkable stylistic Birdstone. Sleek design with large quartz phenocrysts decorating the back. Excellent history; Ex-Gary Cuckler, Oliver Skrivanie, William Brown, Howard Steere, Donald Boudeman. Pictured Stone Ornaments (1917, p391), 1982 Prehistoric Art Birdstone Issue (p8), Masterpieces of Prehistoric Art (p5), Legends II (p536) and was on the cover of two Prehistoric Americans (1994 #4 & 2003 #2). Best known for its solo 1994 Prehistoric American cover where it was described as "truly one of the finest Birdstones known". Featured on the back cover of this auction's catalog