GROOVED AXE. Early stone relic.GROOVED AXE. Early stone relic. 5.5"l. 2.75"w. 2"d.
Native American Indian three quarterNative American Indian three quarter grooved axe artifact. 3 3/4"L.
Native American full groove axe,Native American full groove axe, Indian artifact. 5 1/8"L.
Native American full groove axeNative American full groove axe artifact. 4 1/4"L.
TWO UNUSUAL NATIVE AMERICAN GROOVEDTWO UNUSUAL NATIVE AMERICAN GROOVED AXES The first axe of brown hardstone, having a shallow groove and a rounded poll over a highly polished bit (old losses to poll), 9-1/4 in.; the second axe is possibly a pre-form of quartzite in that there are elements that could be considered a formative groove, poll and bit, 6-3/4 in.
Native American full groove axe.Native American full groove axe. 3 1/4"L.
MIDWEST GROOVED AXEA Midwest fullMIDWEST GROOVED AXEA Midwest full grooved axe. Dark green hardstone. Several small nicks to the edge of the blade. 2 1/4 x 3 3/4 x 4 3/4" long. ESTIMATE $200-300
Condition:
Several small nicks to the edge of the blade.
A Porphyry Full Groove Axe ANDA 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
Native American stone artifacts:Native American stone artifacts: double-grooved axe, 7-5/8 in.; single-grooved axe, 6 in., possibly a modern copy ; 3-1/4 in. celt with taped Indian head penny; five projectile points, one with broken stem, other minor losses , one cutting tool, 1-7/8 in. to 3 in., (nine pieces).
NATIVE AMERICAN FULL GROOVED DARKNATIVE AMERICAN FULL GROOVED DARK HARDSTONE AXE An excellent archaic piece with decent polish to the groove and bit; an American classic, 5-1/2 in.
Large Native American full grooveLarge Native American full groove axe. 7"L.
Three quarter groove axe. 4 3/4".Three quarter groove axe. 4 3/4".
NATIVE AMERICAN ARCHAIC DIORITENATIVE 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.
MIDWEST 3/4 GROOVED AXEA MidwestMIDWEST 3/4 GROOVED AXEA Midwest three-quarter grooved axe. Dark green hardstone. Smooth blade, rough end. 2 1/2 x 3 x 6 3/8". ESTIMATE $200-300
Condition:
Smooth blade, rough end.
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 Porphyry 3/4 Groove Axe
LateA Porphyry 3/4 Groove Axe
Late Archaic Period, 5000-1000 B.C.
6-1/2 inches
Property from the Estate of James Schwickert, Hartford, Wisconsin
Lot of 5 grooved axes. Largest:Lot of 5 grooved axes. Largest: 5" x 7 1/2".
EARLY JADE AXE TOOLThe body appearsEARLY JADE AXE TOOLThe body appears mottled brown and green, plain on all surfaces, of roughly rectangular form, relatively flat on one side and slightly convex on the other side and sloped to a "cutting" edge with a smallperforation, an accompanied with a cushioned box. W:13.2cm, H:2.5cm Provenance: Prominent Canadian family collection of British descent items acquired c1950-1975. Further provenance: Estate of the late Harry Geoffrey Beasley (1881-1939) a British anthropologist and curator of Cranmore Ethnographical Museum.
A GROUP OF CARVED STONE GROOVEDA 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
Three quarter groove axe. 11lbs.Three quarter groove axe. 11lbs. 10 1/2" x 6 1/2".
A SIX INCH PRE-HISTORIC 3/4 GROOVEA SIX INCH PRE-HISTORIC 3/4 GROOVE STONE AXE HEADThe 3/4 groove example has a nicely convexed base too subtle to be detected in the images.Measures 6 x 2 x 3.25 inches.A large chip back side bottom corner as shown.
Large Native American full grooveLarge Native American full groove axe Indian relic. 7 3/4"L. Ding on bit.
STONE AXE HEAD 3/4 PARTIAL GROOVEStoneSTONE AXE HEAD 3/4 PARTIAL GROOVEStone axe head 3/4 partial groove, with groove that tapers off before reaching top edge of stone, 4 1/2" l., 2 1/2" w.
Condition:
As found.
NINE FULL GROOVE STONE AXE HEADSNineNINE FULL GROOVE STONE AXE HEADSNine full groove stone axe heads, to include one large pommeled pebble axe, largest - 9" l., 5" w.
Condition:
As found.
2 3/4 GROOVED AXESTwo Midwest three-quarter2 3/4 GROOVED AXESTwo Midwest three-quarter grooved axes. Light brown hardstone. Old chip and small nicks to the blades. Largest 3 x 6 1/4" long. ESTIMATE $300-500
Condition:
Old chip and small nicks to the blades.
NATIVE AMERICAN WOODLANDS STONENATIVE AMERICAN WOODLANDS STONE AXE HEAD - FULL GROOVENative American, Midwestern United States, Michigan, Farwell, Eastern Woodland, Archaic Period, ca. 5000 BCE (7000 BP). A hefty stone axe head that is hand-pecked from a mottled gray stone. Across one end is a full groove that encircles the entire circumference of the axe head, which not only gave the implement its name - "full groove stone axe" - but also allowed it to be attached to a wooden handle with a cord. The head is elongated with a rounded butt end and a thick body that tapers to a straight cutting edge. This is a substantial tool, great for a variety of tasks, such as chopping wood. Size: 7.5" L x 4.5" W (19 cm x 11.4 cm)
Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 2010
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#169518
Condition:
Losses to butt. Expected nicks, chips, and abrasions, commensurate with age and use. Otherwise, excellent.
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.
FINE NEOLITHIC FLINT AXE
SCANDINAVIA,FINE NEOLITHIC FLINT AXE
SCANDINAVIA, C. 3500 B.C. flint, the polished stone displaying a rich honey hue, the cutting edge rounded, raised on a bespoke mount29.3cm tallPrivate collection, United Kingdom
FINE NATIVE AMERICAN FULL GROOVEFINE NATIVE AMERICAN FULL GROOVE AXE The stone appears to be porphyry; excellent form and surfaces; 5-1/2 in. long.
African carved wood axe pair, 21-1/2"LAfrican carved wood axe pair, 21-1/2"L
A PREHISTORIC 3/4 GROOVE STONEA PREHISTORIC 3/4 GROOVE STONE AXE HEAD 8 X 5 INCHESThe 3/4 groove example with bottom flute weighs 4.60 pounds.Measures approximately 5 x 8 inches.The condition is as shown with chips.
Three grooved axes largest 7 1/8".Three grooved axes largest 7 1/8". ?
SIGNED RIGHT-HAND GOOSEWING SMOOTHINGSIGNED RIGHT-HAND GOOSEWING SMOOTHING AXEca. 1820; right hand bearded smoothing axe with chamfer top tapered off-set socket with tapered butt plate and arch top key, embossed struck on butt plate by unknown (?) and two embossed strikes by "I. Bever" with old well-fitted axe handle, 12 1/4" edge, 25 1/4"l; Condition: refinished, good
FULL GROOVE STONE AXE HEADFullFULL GROOVE STONE AXE HEADFull groove stone axe head, 5" l. 3 1/4" w.
Condition:
As found.
CHINESE NEOLITHIC JADE CEREMONIALCHINESE NEOLITHIC JADE CEREMONIAL AXE BLADE of variegated green stone bearing seven mounting holes hand drilled from both sides. With low relief carving of stylized bird form along upper edge. Lustrous polished surface with minor chips on blade edge. 13''
NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN FULL GROOVENATIVE 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.