THREE NATIVE AMERICAN STONE TOOLSTHREE 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).
PRIMITIVE STONE AXE - Basalt HeadPRIMITIVE 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.
GROUP OF IRON AX AND HATCHET HEADSGroupGROUP OF IRON AX AND HATCHET HEADSGroup of Iron Ax and Hatchet Heads,
Five Ax Heads, Cooper's Adz 19thFive Ax Heads, Cooper's Adz 19th and 20th century, some probably older: long
EURASIAN IRON AXE HEAD WITH GOLDEURASIAN IRON AXE HEAD WITH GOLD INLAYS Possibly 18th century or earlier, socketed form, the blade with incised floral and geometric decoration, parts of which retain thin strips of gold fill. 5-3/4 in. overall height.
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
TAINO CEREMONIAL AX WITH ZOOMORPHICTAINO CEREMONIAL AX WITH ZOOMORPHIC HEAD.Pre-Columbian. The embossed area running from the ax forms the center and the middle of the handle suggests residual arms or legs. Nice balance when held. Made from a gray metamorphic stone with scattered white inclusions. Very well conceived and handsome piece. 10 3/4" long. Dominican Republic. Provenance: Carrada Collection, Miami and NYC. Curated by Larry Roberts, author of Taino Sculpture Art of the Gods, Taino Hallucinogenic Implements Inhaling the Cosmic Dust, as well as Taino Zemis and Other Heads of State.
TWO IRON SPEAR HEADS AND A SMALLTWO IRON SPEAR HEADS AND A SMALL AXETwo Iron Spear Heads and a Small Axe,
Asante Head, Ghana, the ovoidAsante Head, Ghana, the ovoid wood head with five parallel-ridged hairdo above serene features, including arched eyebrows, raised bead eyes, long aquiline nose, semi-circular ears and small mouth, the whole with black patina and some encrustation, h. 7-1/2".
GROUP OF EIGHT ARCHEOLOGICAL STONEGROUP OF EIGHT ARCHEOLOGICAL STONE AXE HEADSGroup of Eight Archeological Stone Axe Heads,
Ashanti Bronze Ceremonial Axe,Ashanti Bronze Ceremonial Axe, early 20th century with jackal head, lizards and serpent entwined haft length 17.3 in — 44 cm
PRE-COLUMBIAN FLINT DOUBLE-AXEPRE-COLUMBIAN FLINT DOUBLE-AXE HEADPre-Columbian Flint Double-Axe Head , pre 1500 A.D., h. 4 in., w. 9 in., d. 1 in Provenance: Collection of Brooke and Maria Fox, Metairie, LA
INDIAN ARTIFACT: SCRAPER OR AXEINDIAN ARTIFACT: SCRAPER OR AXE HEADFaint writing on one side. Measures 3-7/8" x 4-3/4". Provenance: From old private collection of Native American artifacts, including arrowheads, tools and other stone items. Collection in today's sale (lots 324-331) was apparently at least partly assembled by H.A. Pride of Holland Patent, NY (Oneida Co.), listed in the 1898 Naturalists Directory (page 153) as a paleontologist and geologist with a special interest in Indian artifacts. Some of the items are labeled or written on, one polisher(in lot 329) bears an old 1890s label indicating that the piece was found by Pride on a particular farm. See images. shipping info This item can be shipped in-house.
THREE PRE-COLUMBIAN STONE AXE HEADSThreeTHREE 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
A GROUP OF CARVED STONE AXESA groupA 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
CANAANITE BRONZE AXE HEADLate BronzeCANAANITE 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.
A COLLECTION OF CARVED STONE AXESAA COLLECTION OF CARVED STONE AXESA collection of carved stone axes, Pre-historic or later Comprising a group of ax heads in various stones and shapes, 5 pieces Largest: 3: H x 5.75" L x 2" W Provenance: The James M. Cole Collection, Visalia, CA Dimensions: Largest: 3: H x 5.75" L x 2" W Provenance: The James M. Cole Collection, Visalia, CA
Four axes: one pipe tomahawk withFour axes: one pipe tomahawk with cast brass head with cross shaped cutout, tip of handle with pewter overlay, probably 19th century, 22-1/2 in., head loose on handle, handle possibly lacking other decoration ; one pipe tomahawk style with rope twist handle, probably modern, 17-1/2 in., scattered rust ; one pipe tomahawk with brass tack decoration, beaded hide hanging decoration with tin cone tassels, 17-1/2 in., head with some marks from reshaping and regrinding ; one pick axe with carved and twisted curly maple handle, possibly modern, 19-1/2 in., blade reshaped and reground . Collection of Courtney Smith, Sr., Highland Springs, Virginia.
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
ANCIENT BRONZE AXE HEAD - BronzeANCIENT 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.
NATIVE AMERICAN 3/4 GROOVE AX HEADNativeNATIVE AMERICAN 3/4 GROOVE AX HEADNative American 3/4 groove stone ax head. 9" L. Provenance: Property from the estate of Dorothy Louise Luhrs, PhD, (1910-1972), Archaeologist with University of New Mexico/School of American Research Field School, whose studies and research included the Una Via Chaco Canyon, NM, Largo Canyon, NM, Guatemala, Mexico, and the Hoopa Indian Reservation in northern California. Luhrs was also president of the Southwestern Anthropological Association from 1950-51. (Higher-resolution photos are available at www.caseantiques.com)
Condition:
Overall very good condition with a couple of old nicks to bit.
HEADDRESS, ASMAT PEOPLE, IRIANHEADDRESS, ASMAT PEOPLE, IRIAN JAYA (West New Guinea). 20th century; plaited fibers, shells, and various bird feathers; mounted on an iron stand.
BLACKSTONE TAINO AXE HEAD Pre-ColumbianBLACKSTONE TAINO AXE HEAD Pre-Columbian Taino Parrot Form Ceremonial Axe Scepter Head, Caribbean, Arawak people, 15th c. CE, in black stone with integral white line on spike side, 7" long, fine condition.
TAINO FROGMAN MONOLITHIC AX. CIRCUITTAINO FROGMAN MONOLITHIC AX. CIRCUIT 800–1500 AD.The ax is small but well designed. Made from a dioritic type stone. Monolithic axes were made as a type of staff or scepter to be carried during ceremonial events to identify ritual purpose, a clan, or important individual. The shaft is indented in a pleasant, shallow depression. 8 1/4" x 5 1/4". Good condition. Provenance: From the Alfredo, Carrada collection, Miami Beach and New York. Larry Roberts, author of Taino sculptures, Art of the Gods. Taino hallucinogenic, Implements Inhaling, The Cosmic Dust.
A GROUP OF LARGE CARVED STONE AXESAA 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
Group of Native American ArtifactsGroup of Native American Artifacts Beaded pouch bead loss Ht. 7''. Stone axe head W 6''. Inlaid pipe W 4 1/2''.E
GROUP NORTH AFRICAN NEOLITHIC STYLEGROUP 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)
5 AZTEC COPPER TEPOZTLI AXE HEADSPre-Columbian,5 AZTEC COPPER TEPOZTLI AXE HEADSPre-Columbian, Mexico City region, Aztec (Mexica), ca. 1300 to 1500 CE. A fine collection of 5 copper axe heads of several shapes. The 2 widest have a straight spine and a blade edge that curves slightly along the bottom. The blade with a heavy green patina and mineral deposits has a tapering butt and a head that ends in a broad curve with flared tips. In Aztec culture metal and stone heads were sometimes known as a "tepoztli," the blade component of a "tlaximaltepoztli"- an axe for utilitarian and ceremonial use. The last 2 blades have signs of use with a nicks and abrasions along both blade and butt. Larger axes were used in battle, while ones of these sizes were used as currency or ceremonially. Size of longest: 5.25" L x 1.65" W (13.3 cm x 4.2 cm)
Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s
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Condition:
Losses to butt end of one blade as shown. Surface abrasions and nicks to other blade as expected with age and use. Blade with flared tip has a heavy, weathered surface with mineral deposits and encrustations. Green and russet patina on all blades.
Relic Pipe Tomahawk and Belt AxeRelic Pipe Tomahawk and Belt Axe Head One spontoon pipe tomahawk.? One belt axe head. Condition: Relic.
NATIVE AMERICAN STYLE AXE, 20TH/NATIVE AMERICAN STYLE AXE, 20TH/ 21ST C.Modern Native American style axe, 20th/ 21st c., the axe head with four cutouts including a cross, the handle decorated with brass tacks and apparent darkened filed squares on the handles three sixes, axe head approx. 5"h, 9"w, overall with handle: approx. 28"h, 1.75lbs
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 groupA 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
(10) Head badges(10) Head badges
A Large Majolica Head with AstrakanA Large Majolica Head with Astrakan Cap Humidor Jar Ceramic jar with polychrome glazes in high gloss with matte finish face broad collared shirt pink hat with blue tassel. Bottom marked 4371.
PRE-COLUMBIAN BRONZE FIGURAL AXEPRE-COLUMBIAN BRONZE FIGURAL AXE HEAD, EX-KOMOR Late 1st Millenium BCE, Peru, natural verdigris, with human face decoration, on hardwood stand, accompanied with copy of Mathias Komor receipt, 2"h x 3"l (bronze), 4"h (total)
AXEL HAIG (1835-1921, SWEDEN) ETCHINGAXEL HAIG (1835-1921, SWEDEN) ETCHING OF Acathedral interior. Signed in pencil lower right. Sight size 28 3/4" x 19 1/4", overall with frame 42" x 32 1/4".