- PRIMITIVE STONE AXE - Basalt Head
PRIMITIVE STONE AXE - Basalt Head Axe with loose hafted large shaped handle Highland of Arian Jaya Western New Guinea for splitting wood 11 1/4'' long stone head 29'' long handle wear from use.
- FOUR ANTIQUE AMERICAN INDIAN STONE
FOUR ANTIQUE AMERICAN INDIAN STONE IMPLEMENTSThree axe heads and one club head.
- GROUP OF EIGHT ARCHEOLOGICAL STONE
GROUP OF EIGHT ARCHEOLOGICAL STONE AXE HEADSGroup of Eight Archeological Stone Axe Heads,
- THREE PRE-COLUMBIAN STONE AXE HEADSThree
THREE PRE-COLUMBIAN STONE AXE HEADSThree Pre-Columbian Stone Axe Heads , pre 1500 A.D., incl. greenstone celt, and two flint, tallest h. 6 1/4 in Provenance: Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA
- Ancient bronze axe head, crescent
Ancient bronze axe head, crescent shaped, probably Luristan, first or second millennium B.C., 7-1/2 in. Scattered light corrosion, head with flattened surface.
- An ancient mace head carved with
An ancient mace head carved with shields or masks from partially metamorphosed red sandstone possibly Cycladic. Approx. 6 x 5 cm.
- A collection of Neolithic tools,
A collection of Neolithic tools, comprising a polished trapezoid axe head, probably Danish, 8.5cm, another axe head in basalt, 13.8cm, a Mesolithic axe head, 10.5cm, a flat blade or scraper, 11cm, and a large Neolithic flint core, 5000-2500 BC, probably from Le Grand-Pressigny, worked all over with the removal of numerous flakes, 22.5cm long, together with a Bronze Age style pottery beaker, 10.5cm, origin unknown although said to be from Shropshire (6)/Provenance: from the Henry Sandon Study Col
- A GROUP OF CARVED STONE AXESA group
A GROUP OF CARVED STONE AXESA group of carved stone axes, Pre-historic or later Comprising four large ax heads of a dark green striated stone, the largest with a snake motif to each side, 4 pieces Largest: 4" H x 11.25" L x 1.5" W Provenance: The James M. Cole Collection, Visalia, CA Dimensions: Largest: 4" H x 11.25" L x 1.5" W Provenance: The James M. Cole Collection, Visalia, CA
- A GROUP OF LARGE CARVED STONE AXESA
A GROUP OF LARGE CARVED STONE AXESA group of large carved stone axes, Pre-historic or later Comprising three large ax heads of various stones and shapes, 3 pieces Largest: 4.75" H x 8.5" L x 3" W Provenance: The James M. Cole Collection, Visalia, CA Dimensions: Largest: 4.75" H x 8.5" L x 3" W Provenance: The James M. Cole Collection, Visalia, CA
- ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN ELAMITE BRONZE
ANCIENT NEAR EASTERN ELAMITE BRONZE AXE HEADAncient Near East, Southwestern Iran, Elamite culture, ca. 1900 to 1300 BCE. A gorgeous bronze axe head, made to imitate a fierce weapon but with ornate flourishes on its blade and haft-hole. The blade flares outward in a spectacular curve, its edge delineated as a thinner border, with the cross-section of the axe's center quite thick. The haft-hole is cylindrical, with an abstract, avian-like crest or beak emerging from its back. Thick ridges horizontally around the hole give it a nice texture. A heavy patina of russet, green, and blue covers the surface of this ancient weapon. Size: 4" L x 3" H (10.2 cm x 7.6 cm); 5.75" H (14.6 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Zaveloff collection, Lakewood, New Jersey, USA, acquired from Venus Gallery, Israel, in 2002
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#161544
Condition:
Chips to blade. Minor nicks to rim. Otherwise intact with a rich patina and mineral and earthen deposits.
- GROUP NORTH AFRICAN NEOLITHIC STYLE
GROUP NORTH AFRICAN NEOLITHIC STYLE AXE HEADS (20+) pieces, some poss. Neolithic, various stone axe heads, spear heads and objects, 7"l (largest), 3"l (smallest)
- A GROUP OF CARVED STONE GROOVED
A GROUP OF CARVED STONE GROOVED AXESA group of carved stone grooved axes, Pre-historic or later Comprising a group of ax heads in various stones, shapes and sizes, 9 pieces Largest: 2.5" H x 5" L x 2.5" W Provenance: The James M. Cole Collection, Visalia, CA Dimensions: Largest: 2.5" H x 5" L x 2.5" W Provenance: The James M. Cole Collection, Visalia, CA
- A Mottled Jade Plaque of russet
A Mottled Jade Plaque of russet and white stone of archaic axe form pierced at one end. Length 7 7/8 inches.
- A GROUP OF CARVED STONE AXESA group
A GROUP OF CARVED STONE AXESA group of carved stone axes, Pre-historic or later Comprising carved stone ax heads of various stones, sizes and forms, 9 pieces Largest: 4" H x 4.75" L x 1.75' W Provenance: The James M. Cole Collection, Visalia, CA Dimensions: Largest: 4" H x 4.75" L x 1.75' W Provenance: The James M. Cole Collection, Visalia, CA
- Ancient bronze axe head and spearhead
Ancient bronze axe head and spearhead probably Near Eastern origin the axe head with angled blade 5 1/4 in. L.; the spearhead 8 1/4 in. L. Estimate $ 150-250 Each piece has considerable corrosion and dirt from the original dig site.
- TWELVE PREHISTORIC STONE AXE HEADSTwelve
TWELVE PREHISTORIC STONE AXE HEADSTwelve prehistoric stone axe heads, to include rough hewn quartzite specimens and full grooved types, largest - 4" w., 6" l.
Condition:
As found, unrestored. Provenance: very large private Virginia collection.
- ANCIENT BRONZE AXE HEAD - Bronze
ANCIENT BRONZE AXE HEAD - Bronze Axe Blade found in Israel from the collection of Gen. Moshe Dayan signed by him and marked 'Axe Blade Judea 1570 BC' 6'' long 1'' wide encrusted. From the collection of Irving Bernstein.
- ANCIENT BRONZE AXE HEAD - Bronze
ANCIENT BRONZE AXE HEAD - Bronze Axe Blade found in Israel from the collection of Gen. Moshe Dayan signed by him and marked 'Socket Axe Israel East 2000 BC' 5 1/4'' long 1 1/2'' wide encrusted. From the collection of Irving Bernstein.
- CANAANITE BRONZE AXE HEADLate Bronze
CANAANITE BRONZE AXE HEADLate Bronze Age, circa 1800 to 1200 B.C.E. The shaped axe head tapered to a crescent edge, with a cylindrical open socket mount with rolled ends for attachment to the shaft, slight reddish-brown patina. Length 5 in. (Cond: blade edge with chips, corrosion on both sides) Provenance: The Collection of Erwin and Sylvia Harvith, Detroit, MI, acquired in 1972 directly from Moshe Dayan. A signed personal, title card of Lt. General Moshe Dayan will accompany this lot.
- MAYAN HARDSTONE CELT “AXE HEAD”.
MAYAN HARDSTONE CELT “AXE HEAD”. 1200-1400 AD.WHITE MARBLE. VERY GOOD CONDITION. 5 1/2” X 3 1/4”. PROVENANCE: ESTATE OF SIR ROBERT MARX
- RARE ANCESTRAL PUEBLOAN STONE AXE
RARE ANCESTRAL PUEBLOAN STONE AXE HEAD, EX MUSEUMNative American, Southwestern United States, southern Colorado, Ancestral Puebloan, (Anasazi), Pueblo I to Pueblo III period, ca. 750 to 1300 CE. This is a hand-pecked and polished stone axe or hammer head, with a pair of side notches for hafting. The head is divided into separate heads by the large notches opposite each other along the periphery - one notch is slightly larger than the other - and looking closely it has a slightly raised central ridge. These notches facilitated hafting to a pole with a cord, or directly to a branch that was still green and pliable. One head is clearly the axe blade - the tip is sharpened to a cutting edge. The butt end is thicker and rounded, ideal for use as a hammer or club. Size: 5.5" L x 3.25" W (14 cm x 8.3 cm)
Provenance: ex-Joan Shaw collection, purchased in 1971; loaned to the Mesa Verde Museum from 1962 to 1970, catalog no. 8562; ex-Bill Mitchell collection Cortez, Colorado, USA, from 1958 to 1962
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#147768
Condition:
Minor surface wear and nicks, and chip to blade edge that are all consistent with use and age. Intact and excellent with defined notches and smooth surface. Old inventory number on surface.
- NATIVE AMERICAN EASTERN WOODLANDS
NATIVE AMERICAN EASTERN WOODLANDS STONE AXE HEADNative American, central/midwestern United States, Eastern Woodlands, ca. 500 to 1500 CE. A hand-carved stone hand axe exhibiting dark brown and gray hues. The tool features a pair of deep hand grooves on the sides of the body, a tapered butt end, and a lengthy blade head with gently convex faces and a blunt but large blade edge. Tools like this example were perhaps used for cutting and shaping softer materials like wood rather than for splitting or shaping harder materials like stone. Size: 7.75" L x 3.375" W (19.7 cm x 8.6 cm)
Provenance: private Brevard, North Carolina, USA collection
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#171060
Condition:
Nicks, pitting, and abrasions commensurate with age, otherwise intact and very good. Nice surface texture throughout.
- Chinese archaistic hardstone axe
Chinese archaistic hardstone axe head; overall good condition; 12 1/2" x 7 1/2" (approx.)
- Large Chinese carved archaistic
Large Chinese carved archaistic hardstone axe head; overall good condition; H 11" x W 6" (approx.)
- A Group of Four Archaic Ceremonial
A Group of Four Archaic Ceremonial Stone Axes, Neolithic Period (Circa 6500-1700 BC) ????? ?????? Thick stone axes with beveled cutting edges largest length 4.3 in — 11 cm
- THREE NATIVE AMERICAN STONE TOOLS
THREE NATIVE AMERICAN STONE TOOLS / AX HEADS Native American, possibly prehistoric. Three polished stone celts / ax heads. One with indent for twine. Unmarked. Approx. length 5.75" (largest), length 3.875" (smallest).
- 33PC NATIVE AMERICAN STONE AXE
33PC NATIVE AMERICAN STONE AXE & ARROWHEAD GROUP United States19th Century or EarlierIncludes a large axe head, large axe head mounted to a board with six arrowheads, and a third board with stone picks and arrow heads. Axe head 9" t x 4 1/4" w x 2 3/4" d
- Chinese archaistic hardstone axe
Chinese archaistic hardstone axe head carving; overall good condition; L 14 1/2" x W 7 1/2" (approx.)
- VALDIVIAN STONE AXE HEAD**Originally
VALDIVIAN STONE AXE HEAD**Originally Listed At $250**
Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivia culture, ca. 3500 to 1800 BCE. A very fine 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: 5.25" L x 5" W (13.3 cm x 12.7 cm)
Hand axes of this form have been found as part of the Kotosh Religious tradition, a name that archaeologists have given to ritual buildings built between 3000 and 1500 BCE in the mountain drainages of the Andes. Celts like this one, although shaped like a utilitarian tool, were made specifically for ritual purposes and were often buried with people of importance.
Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000
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#160247
Condition:
Minor abrasions and nicks noticeably scattered throughout the stone. Chipping is most prominent on the axe's bladed end commensurate with use. Overall condition is good as blade is intact with predominantly smooth surface.
- LARGE LATIN AMERICAN STONE AXE
LARGE LATIN AMERICAN STONE AXE HEADpossibly Pre Columbian/Valdivian, T shaped hand axe carved from smooth gray stone with many darker inclusions on one side, with metal stand, 17 x 7 in.
Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut
Condition:
slight scratching, crack and repair to top on one end, staining and abrasions to one side, wear to stand
- A flint axe head, possibly Neolithic,
A flint axe head, possibly Neolithic, 13cm long, a flint hand axe, 6cm and a mounted card of flint, possible arrows, labelled to the card 'from a Mesolithic site at Foxbury, Hambledon, Surrey, 1937'I/Provenance: The Estate of the late Diana & Gospatric Home, Lily Farm, Bucks
- TWO NATIVE AMERICAN STONE AXE HEADS
TWO NATIVE AMERICAN STONE AXE HEADS Pre-Contact, comprising a small 3/4 groove axe, made of dark greenish-black stone, 4 7/8 in. L.; and a nearly full groove small axe made of gray stone, 5 1/4 in. L., with remnants of a collection label.
- MISSISIPPI CULTURE STONE AXE HEAD,
MISSISIPPI CULTURE STONE AXE HEAD, CA 1000 AD Full Groove Double-Bit Axe Head in black stone, 5" long, refined form still holding edges.
- Chinese archaistic hardstone axe
Chinese archaistic hardstone axe head; overall good condition; L 13" x W 8 1/2" (approx.)
- A COLLECTION OF PREHISTORIC STONE
A COLLECTION OF PREHISTORIC STONE TOOLSThe collection of celts and axe heads is offered as shown.Sizes range from 4 to 6.5 inches.The condition is as shown in the images with some being chipped.Provenance: The 40 year collection of Father Tom Wiederholt, Kansas City, Missouri. Tom was a close personal friend of scholar and curator Ralph 'Ted' Coe who advised Tom on most of his acquisitions.
- Papua New Guinea Presentation Stone
Papua New Guinea Presentation Stone Axe, Mount Hagen, Western Highlands, 19th century the large slate head on stylized hardwood haft with ornate rattan basketry wrapping length 29.5 in — 74.9 cm