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Pre-Columbian Valdivian Axe Head

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Large Valdivian Greenstone Axe Head: Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, ca. 1800 to 1500 BCE. A very large axe head hand-carved from stone of gray-green hues with a mottled coloration, a rounded blade and slightly incurved sides

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Valdivian Stone Axe Head: **Originally Listed At $250** Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivia culture, ca. 3500 to 1800 BCE. A very fine stone celt or axe head that is comprised of a straight handle side and slightly flared corners

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Lot of 5 Exhibited Miniature Valdivian Stone Axe Heads: **Originally Listed At $275** Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian/Shillacoto-Wairajirca culture, ca. 1800 to 1500 BCE. A fine group of 5 miniature votive hand axe heads carved from mottled stone of eith

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Ecuadoran Valdivian Stone Hand Axe: Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, ca. 1800 to 1500 BCE. A beautiful axe head that is hand-carved from soft, olive-green stone. The composition includes a pair of protruding handles, a sturdy

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Superb / Large Valdivian Stone Hand Axe: Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, ca. 1800 to 1500 BCE. A fabulous axe head hand-carved from mottled stone of dark green color with beige inclusions; one side is lighter than the other. The a

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Valdivian Greenstone Hand Axe Head: **First Time At Auction** Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian culture, ca. 1800 to 1500 BCE. A sturdy hand axe head that is hand-carved from mottled forest green stone with dark gray and faint russet in

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Impressive Valdivian Greenstone Hand Axe: **Originally Listed At $800** Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivia culture, ca. 3500 to 1800 BCE. A very fine greenstone celt or axe head that is comprised of a straight handle side and slightly flared co

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Item Details

Description

A large greenstone axe head, Valdivian, 1800 - 1500 B.C., 7-1/2" H x 6-1/2" W; 3 lbs. 5 oz.

Condition

very good

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Pre-Columbian Valdivian Axe Head

Name: Pre-Columbian Valdivian Axe Head
SKU: 176542842
Price: 600 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $800

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Starting Price $250

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