5 Native American Archaic Stone Celts & Tools

**Originally Listed At $300**

Native American, United States, Archaic to Woodland period, ca. 2000 BCE to 1600 CE (4000 to 400 BP). A great collection of 5 hand knapped stone tools or axe heads known as celts. Four have a tear-drop shape with a convex body that tapers to a pointed tip. The top left has a groove across the center which would be ideal for hafting onto a handle. The fifth has a flaked face and a rectangular shape. Before the introduction of iron, Native Americans relied on stone to form tools such as hammers and axes. Creating these items was a painstaking task which involved using other stones to peck and polished the tool into the desired form. Size of case: 14.5" L x 1.25" W x 10" H (36.8 cm x 3.2 cm x 25.4 cm); largest celt: 4.375" L x 2" W (11.1 cm x 5.1 cm)

Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Charles (Charlie) Meyer collection, noted collector and famed illustrator for Greg Perino, famed authenticator and writer

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Condition Report: Light mineral deposits in recessed areas. Nicks and chips to cutting edges as expected with age and use. Find site written on the surface of two. Mounted in a modern wooden frame.