Large Mayan Stone Chert Hand Axe
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**Originally Listed At $700**
Pre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, ca. 500 to 900 CE. An absolutely gorgeous piece of blue-grey, cream, and yellow chert that has been knapped into a large hand axe. Knapped stones are made using percussion, striking them with other stones; the process required to get them the correct shape requires training and skill. The axe has a nice heft and fits squarely in the hand. Comes with custom stand. Size: 2.6" W x 8.35" H (6.6 cm x 21.2 cm); height on stand: 9.45" (24 cm).
Provenance: Ex-Private Florida collection
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#120395
Pre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, ca. 500 to 900 CE. An absolutely gorgeous piece of blue-grey, cream, and yellow chert that has been knapped into a large hand axe. Knapped stones are made using percussion, striking them with other stones; the process required to get them the correct shape requires training and skill. The axe has a nice heft and fits squarely in the hand. Comes with custom stand. Size: 2.6" W x 8.35" H (6.6 cm x 21.2 cm); height on stand: 9.45" (24 cm).
Provenance: Ex-Private Florida collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#120395
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Tiny areas of encrustation, especially at wide end on one side.
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Large Mayan Stone Chert Hand Axe
Estimate $1,200 - $1,800
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