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Ancient Valdivian Greenstone Hand Axe

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Description

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivia culture, ca. 3500 to 1800 BCE. A hand-carved greenstone hand axe of minimalist, utilitarian form bearing hues of forest green and light gray. The celt was formed by pecking and grinding until smooth, and the slight lateral projections on the handle edge may have made this blade head easier to attached to a wooden pole or handle. Size: 0.7" L x 4.8" W x 5.3" H (1.8 cm x 12.2 cm x 13.5 cm); 7.125" H (18.1 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: Private West Hollywood, California, USA collection, before 2010; ex-private Montecito residence designed and sourced by interior designer Michael Smith (worked on the Obama White House) around 2005

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Condition

Repaired with light adhesive residue along break lines. Abrasions and pitting, with minor nicks around peripheries, and light chipping to blade edge. Nice surface smoothness throughout.

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Ancient Valdivian Greenstone Hand Axe

Name: Ancient Valdivian Greenstone Hand Axe
SKU: 168594046
Price: 425 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $900 - $1,350

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Starting Price $450

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