Large Prehistoric Native American Stone Tool
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Description
Native American, United States, Archaic period, ca. 3000 to 1000 BCE. A remarkable hand-knapped chert bifacial tool with a disc shape and a rounded upper face that is nearly perfectly smoothed, and a flaked underside. This oval stone might be a scraper or preform and has clearly been worked by human hands with and the surface has a great aged patina. Size: 5" L x 4" W (12.7 cm x 10.2 cm)
Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 2010
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A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
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Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#169520
Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 2010
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#169520
Condition
Minor surface wear and nicks, otherwise intact without repairs. Light mineral deposits in recessed areas. Smooth patina throughout.
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Large Prehistoric Native American Stone Tool
Estimate $500 - $750
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