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Tall Olmec Greenstone Celt

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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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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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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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4 9/16" Greenstone Celt, Found in Ohio, Superior Finish, Ex Chris Leandro: 4 9/16" Greenstone Celt, Found in Ohio, Superior Finish, Ex Chris Leandro

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3 3/4" Double Bit Greenstone Celt, Ex Bill Gehlken Collection- Mr. Gehlken is pictured in Who's Who: 3 3/4" Double Bit Greenstone Celt, Ex Bill Gehlken Collection- Mr. Gehlken is pictured in Who's Who #8

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2 7/8" Square Sided Greenstone Celt, Nice Finish, Ex Bill Gehlken Collection- Mr. Gehlken is: 2 7/8" Square Sided Greenstone Celt, Nice Finish, Ex Bill Gehlken Collection- Mr. Gehlken is pictured in Who's Who #8

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7" Greenstone Celt Found in Ohio: 7" Greenstone Celt Found in Ohio Ex: John Bennett Collection.

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Pre-Columbian Celts: A small Taino and small olmec celt, 2-1/4" and 3-1/4" H

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Grp: 4 Pre-Columbian Stone Objects 1 Stone Celt 2: Group of four pre-Columbian Mexican stone objects. Comprised of one Purepecha greenstone celt/adze head, Morelia, Mexico; two black obsidian knives, Jalisco, Mexico; one round obsidian core, Jalisco,

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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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Pre-columbian Olmec jade celt: Pre-Columbian Olmec Style Jade Celt from Mexico, ca. 900-600 BCE. 6.4"

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Large Sized, Highly Polished Green Stone Celt: Large Sized, Highly Polished Green Stone Celt, 11 1/2" x 3" From Southern Mexico

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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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Description

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 long and narrow, with both ends rounded, and has a pleasing heft. Celts like this example were typically used for ceremonial purposes and were oftentimes placed in tombs as grave offerings. Size: 1.5" W x 8.25" H (3.8 cm x 21 cm); 8.5" H (21.6 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Los Angeles County, California, USA collection

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Condition

Two small divots along one side are likely a natural part of the stone's shape. Otherwise in excellent condition with a few light scratches commensurate with age.

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Tall Olmec Greenstone Celt

Name: Tall Olmec Greenstone Celt
SKU: 65201157
Price: 350 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $800 - $1,200

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