Description
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
Provenance: private Sheffield, Massachusetts, USA collection
Notice: We coordinate worldwide shipping to most destinations, overseeing every detail in-house to guarantee a smooth and exceptional delivery experience.
SHIPPING EXCEPTIONS: Due to customs clearance issues, we are unable to ship to Germany, Switzerland and Australia. If you live in Germany, Switzerland or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. In addition, please note that we are unable to ship ancient items back to the original country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.)
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots is required via bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception.
Item #199394
Condition
Very Good. Pitting and old chips to surfaces
Buyer's Premium
30%
Two Native American Stone Celts
$321.25
$750
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