Native American, Midwestern to Southeastern United States, Archaic to Woodlands era, ca. 8000 BCE to 1500s CE. A pair of prehistoric Native American ground stone celts, both expertly shaped from dense dark gray/greenish stone with smooth, polished surfaces. The celts display classic elongated forms with rounded poll ends and tapered bits, indicative of Woodland period craftsmanship. Size of largest: 2" W x 4.5" H (5.1 cm W x 11.4 cm H)

Provenance: private Sheffield, Massachusetts, USA collection

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Item #199394

Very Good. Pitting and old chips to surfaces