Description:

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivia culture, ca. 3500 to 1800 BCE. A hand-carved stone celt or axe head that is comprised of a straight handle side and slightly flared corners with a convex body that tapers to a rounded cutting edge. The stone is a smooth, dark-gray color tinged with a hint of green. This celt was formed by pecking and grinding until smooth. The lateral projections on the handle's edge may have made this blade head easier to attached to a wooden pole or handle. Size: 2.75" W x 2.8" H (7 cm x 7.1 cm)

Provenance: private Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired before 2004

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#177167

  • Condition: Small chips to blade edge, otherwise in great condition. Nice surface smoothness throughout.

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