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19th C. Hawaiian Stone Celts (group of 3)

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19th C. Hawaiian Stone Celts (group of 3)

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Description

North Pacific, Hawaiian Islands, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A trio of hand-carved stone celts used for utilitarian purposes like chopping or scraping. The first stone exhibits dark green and brown hues, the second with beige and mottled gray colors, and the largest with a uniform dark gray hue. Each tool features an acute blade edge, a tapering body, and a sturdy butt end. Size of largest: 6.75" L x 2.1" W (17.1 cm x 5.3 cm)

Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection

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Condition

Largest has pitting and small nicks to surfaces, medium-sized piece has chipping to butt end, and most petite has small chips to blade edge and butt. Nice definition to blade edges.

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19th C. Hawaiian Stone Celts (group of 3)

Name: 19th C. Hawaiian Stone Celts (group of 3)
SKU: 137387114
Price: 395 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $900 - $1,350

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