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Pre-Columbian Olmec green stone carved celt

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Tall Olmec Greenstone Celt: Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 1150 to 550 BCE. A lovely hand axe known as a "celt," hand-carved from a mottled deep green stone with light and dark inclusions. The body is lo

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Fine Olmec Greenstone Celt, ex-Butterfield's: Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec culture, ca. 1150 to 550 BCE. A beautiful celt, hand-carved from a mottled greenstone with both light and dark inclusions. The celt has a rounded han

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Olmec Green Stone Celt, Pre-Columbian: A very tall and slender Olmec green stone. Pre Columbian. The fine stone measures 12.75" high, 3-3/8" wide, 1-3/8" deep. Rests in a fitted metal stand. Provenance: ex-Throckmorton Fine Arts, NYC, NY.

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Guerrero / Mezcala Green Stone Figural Celt: **First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero/Mezcala, ca. 500 to 200 BCE. A skillfully carved and string-cut green stone celt depicting a kneeling female figure with hands placed upon her

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Huge / Important Olmec Green Jadeite Celt: Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 1500 BCE. COLOSSAL, MONUMENTAL, ENORMOUS, a ceremonial jadeite celt (axe), skillfully hand-carved from blue-green jadeite with mottled sage gree

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Olmec Jadeite Celt: Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 1500 BCE. An elegant ceremonial jadeite celt (axe), skillfully hand-carved from blue-green jadeite with mottled sage green inclusions. The jadei

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Olmec Jade Celt - Beautiful Blue Green Hues: Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec culture, ca. 1150 to 550 BCE. A striking, hand-carved ceremonial jade celt (hand axe) with a muted blue-green coloration and an elegant presentation.

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7 7/8" Olmec Celt. MX. Highly polished, high grade: 7 7/8" Olmec Celt. MX. Highly polished, high grade (precious) Greenstone. Excellent shaping. Very fine condition with light use wear on pole. 1000-600 BC. Pre-Columbian

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Pre-Columbian Green Stone Celt, South America: Pre-Columbian Green Stone Celt, South America. Size: 7.75'' x 3'' x 1'' (20 x 8 x 3 cm).

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Pre-Columbian Green Stone Celt: Pre-Columbian Green Stone Celt, Ceremonial half-back, Calcification in rear., Measurements: 4 3/8" L x 1 7/8" W

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Pre-Columbian Green Stone Celt: Pre-Columbian Green Stone Celt, Ceremonial half-back, Calcification in rear., Measurements: 3 3/4" L x 1 5/8" W

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Pre-Columbian Taino Celt: A stone carved Celt with kneeling animal at handle, abstract incised design at handle. Dimensions: 5-1/4" h; Weight: 2 oz. Provenance; Ex. Private collection, Bronx, NY 257>10

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Pre-Columbian Celt: A large banded green stone Celt, 11" H Provenance: Ex. Collection, New York, NY

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Pre-Columbian Taino Celt: A pre-columbian Taino celt, Hispaniola,ca. 500 - 1400 A.D., a large green stone celt with sharp edge and point. Dimensions: 11-3/4" L x2-3/4"" W; Weight: 2 lbs. 8 oz. Provenance: Ex. Private collectio

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Pre-Columbian Celt: Taino Stone Celt, circa. 400 - 1400 AD, Dark green stone celt, Dimensions: 8-3/4" H; Weight: 1 lb. 9 oz. Provenance: Ex Private collection, Brooklyn, NY Note: This lot has a reserve. Reserve must be m

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Pre-Columbian Olmec green stone carved celt

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Pre-Columbian Olmec green stone carved celt from Mexico, ca. 900-600 BCE. 6.4" height.

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Pre-Columbian Olmec green stone carved celt

Name: Pre-Columbian Olmec green stone carved celt
SKU: 152393700
Price: 2500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $2,500 - $3,500

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