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Valdivian Greenstone Hand Axe Head
Valdivian Greenstone Hand Axe Head
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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 inclusions. The T-shaped tool features a curved hand grip protruding from either side as well as a broad axe head with smooth faces and an acutely angled edge beneath. Hand axes like this example were incredibly useful utilitarian creations that were used for a variety of tasks. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size: 4.3" W x 3.625" H (10.9 cm x 9.2 cm)

Provenance: private Colgate, Wisconsin, USA collection, acquired in the 1970s to 1990s; ex-John Montovan collection, Dekalb, Illinois, USA

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#156774
Condition
Minor pitting to faces, with nicks to blade edge and handle protrusions, otherwise intact and very good. Smooth surface texture throughout.
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Valdivian Greenstone Hand Axe Head

Estimate $450 - $650
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Starting Price $250
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