Two Prehistoric Stone Axe Heads
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Description
Offered here for your consideration are two prehistoric stone axe heads. These axe heads bear witness to the skill, patience and ingenuity of the pre-Columbian inhabitants of then southwest. Formed by chipping and grinding these stones were painstakingly shaped and a deep groove provided so they could be secured to a haft. These would be a great addition to your collection of stone tools or pre-Columbian artifacts so do not wait but bid today!
PROVENANCE: Rust collection. The history of this collection comes from the private property of Dennis Sipe's White Mountain Hereford Ranch near Springerville, AZ. This well documented prehistoric site was excavated by William Hinckley. Mr. Sipe then wound up with the pottery and artifacts collection, which he kept and displayed until death. After Mr. Sipe passed away, the Rust family acquired the collection. Included is a copy of a history of the ruin (believed to have been written by Mr. Hinckley in 1987) in which it is clearly stated that no burial sites were found or disturbed.
MAKER: Unknown.
APPROX AGE: Prehistoric.
SIZE: One item measures 2 inches deep x 2 1/2 inches wide x 5 1/2 inches long. The second item measures 2 inches deep x 3 inches wide x 5 inches long.
CONDITION: Average to good for their age, normal wear and minor imperfections expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $10 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.
PROVENANCE: Rust collection. The history of this collection comes from the private property of Dennis Sipe's White Mountain Hereford Ranch near Springerville, AZ. This well documented prehistoric site was excavated by William Hinckley. Mr. Sipe then wound up with the pottery and artifacts collection, which he kept and displayed until death. After Mr. Sipe passed away, the Rust family acquired the collection. Included is a copy of a history of the ruin (believed to have been written by Mr. Hinckley in 1987) in which it is clearly stated that no burial sites were found or disturbed.
MAKER: Unknown.
APPROX AGE: Prehistoric.
SIZE: One item measures 2 inches deep x 2 1/2 inches wide x 5 1/2 inches long. The second item measures 2 inches deep x 3 inches wide x 5 inches long.
CONDITION: Average to good for their age, normal wear and minor imperfections expected. Please look closely at the pictures as they are an important part of our description and are hereby incorporated into the description, specifically with regards to condition.
HANDLING: There will be a $10 handling / packaging fee for shipping this lot.
SHIPPING: The actual cost of postage will be added on top of the handling charges.
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Two Prehistoric Stone Axe Heads
Estimate $300 - $600
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