- MASSIVE ARCHAIC EASTERN WOODLAND STONE
MASSIVE ARCHAIC EASTERN WOODLAND STONE FULL GROOVE AXENative American, southeastern United States, western North Carolina, Caney Fork Township, Eastern Woodland, Late Archaic period, ca. 2000 to 1000 BCE. An impressive axe head of a massive, rectangular form, hand-pecked from a hefty, mica-rich gray stone with caramel and butterscotch-hued inclusions. A deep groove encircles the entire circumference of the head flanked by a pair of broad, raised bands, hence the type "full groove" axe, which enabled the stone to be hafted to a wooden pole with cords. The wide, flat butt gently tapers to the slightly curved bit, which displays some chips and nicks suggestive of use. However, this hefty head must have required great strength to wield as tool, and may have only served a ceremonial function as the mottled stone is inherently beautiful with the shimmering mica flecks! Size: 9.2" L x 7" W (23.4 cm x 17.8 cm)
This remarkable implement was found in western North Carolina near Judaculla Rock, which is a curvilinear-shaped outcrop of soapstone containing more petroglyphs than any known boulder east of the Mississippi River. Dating to the Late Archaic period, Judaculla Rock contains approximately 1,548 incised motifs.
Provenance: private South Carolina, USA collection
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#171176
Condition:
Some minor nicks, chips, and abrasions. Otherwise, intact and excellent with rich mica deposits. Old collection label on 1 side.
- NATIVE AMERICAN ARCHAIC DIORITE FULL
NATIVE AMERICAN ARCHAIC DIORITE FULL GROOVE AXE HEADNative American, Midwestern to Eastern United States, Eastern Woodland, Archaic period, ca. 5000 to 3000 BCE. A hand-pecked diorite stone axe head with a double headed form, and a groove that encircles the entire circumference, hence the designation: "full groove axe head." The groove has raised ridges along the edge. The blades and ridges are nearly perfect, with minimum wear- the blades suggesting this pretty mottled stone had a ritualistic use rather than utilitarian. Size: 4.75" L x 2.5" W (12.1 cm x 6.4 cm)
Please note that this was part of the William and Carol Thibadeau collection, and many pieces from their collection appear in exhibitions and permanent museum collections, including the Michael C. Carlos Museum and Nasher Museum of Art.
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Provenance: private Stone Mountain, Georgia, USA collection; ex-William and Carol Thibadeau collection, from the 1970s
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#177986
Condition:
Minor nicks to blade, otherwise intact and excellent.
- A Porphyry Full Groove Axe AND 3/4 Groove
A Porphyry Full Groove Axe AND 3/4 Groove Axe
Archaic Period, 8000-500 B.C.
lot of 2, lengths 4-1/2 inches and 4-5/8 inches
Property from the Estate of James Schwickert, Hartford, Wisconsin
- GROUP OF NATIVE AMERICAN STONE TOOLS
GROUP OF NATIVE AMERICAN STONE TOOLS Including a small full groove axe head, a scraper, and four arrow heads.
- NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN FULL GROOVE AXE
NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN FULL GROOVE AXE HEADNative American Indian full groove axe head with sinew sewn hide covered handle, 4 3/4" w., 21" l.
Condition:
Wear commensurate with age. Provenance: a Colorado collector.
- VARIOUS WIRE MOUNT STONE POINTS AND
VARIOUS WIRE MOUNT STONE POINTS AND TOOLSTwo boards of various wire mount stone points and tools, to include celts, a full groove axe head, broad spears, etc., largest - 6 1/2" l., 2 3/4" w.
Condition:
As found. Provenance: very large private Virginia collection.
- PENNSYLVANIA NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN
PENNSYLVANIA NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN AXE HEADMassive Pennsylvania Native American Indian full groove axe head, bearing a Kema Indian Museum label, 9 3/4" l.
Condition:
As expected wear.
- FINE NATIVE AMERICAN FULL GROOVE AXE
FINE NATIVE AMERICAN FULL GROOVE AXE The stone appears to be porphyry; excellent form and surfaces; 5-1/2 in. long.
- Native American full groove axe artifact.
Native American full groove axe artifact. 4 1/4"L.
- Native American full groove axe. 3 1/4"L.
Native American full groove axe. 3 1/4"L.
- Large Native American full groove axe.
Large Native American full groove axe. 7"L.
- Large Native American full groove axe
Large Native American full groove axe Indian relic. 7 3/4"L. Ding on bit.
- Native American full groove axe, Indian
Native American full groove axe, Indian artifact. 5 1/8"L.
- Lot of two axes: one full groove hematite
Lot of two axes: one full groove hematite axe and one copper cast of a full groove axe. Largest: 4 3/8".