Description:

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Java, Austronesian people, Neolithic period, ca. 8000 to 1000 BCE. A gorgeous collection of 4 hand-knapped chalcedony adze heads, each features the characteristic rectangular cross section with a broad cutting edge that tapers to a straight butt end. Each has ancient chips and nicks from over the ages and perhaps use, but the original surfaces are highly reflective and smooth from painstakingly pecking and polishing, suggesting these were ritualistic or prestige pieces due to their natural beauty and meticulous craftsmanship. Size (longest adze): 3.75" L x 1.5" W (9.5 cm x 3.8 cm)

Provenance: private Friday Harbor, Washington, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000

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#172513

  • Condition: Old losses and chips to all. Newer chips to cutting edge of largest. Light mineral encrustations within these abraded and recessed areas. Highly polished and smooth surfaces.

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