Native 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

Minor nicks to blade, otherwise intact and excellent.