Prehistoric Native American Mississippi Stone Axe Head
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Description
Native American, Southeast or Midwest, Mississippian, ca. 900 to 1543 CE. An impressive stone axe head of triangular form, skillfully carved with a smooth, thick body that tapers to a curved, sharp edge. Boasting a lustrous burnish, the gorgeous implement presents mottled hues of light grey and brown that darken to a dark shade of taupe, all naturally decorated with beige striations. Size: 6.75" W x 5.75" H (17.1 cm x 14.6 cm)
Provenance: private Kansas City, Missouri, USA collection; ex-John Townsend collection, formed in the 1970s and earlier
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#161626
Provenance: private Kansas City, Missouri, USA collection; ex-John Townsend collection, formed in the 1970s and earlier
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.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#161626
Condition
Repaired from two pieces with restoration over break lines. Expected nicks/chips to sides and edge with a few deeper nicks on one side, commensurate with age and use. Otherwise, excellent.
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Prehistoric Native American Mississippi Stone Axe Head
Estimate $900 - $1,800
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