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THBMassive Archaic Eastern Woodland Stone Full Groove Axe
Lot 98
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Apr 28, 2022
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Join us for a special auction not to be missed! Collectible Native American art from two major collectors. Antiquity to mid-20th century! Plus fine & folk art, fossils, and more! All legally acquired. All legal to buy/sell. Convenient and professional in-house shipping. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Join us for a special auction not to be missed! Collectible Native American art from two major collectors. Antiquity to mid-20th century! Plus fine & folk art, fossils, and more! All legally acquired. All legal to buy/sell. Convenient and professional in-house shipping. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Native American, southeastern United States, western North Carolina, Caney Fork Township, Eastern Woodland, Late Archaic period, ca. 2000 to 1000 BCE. An impressive axe head of a massive, rectangular form, hand-pecked from a hefty, mica-rich gray stone with caramel and butterscotch-hued inclusions. A deep groove encircles the entire circumference of the head flanked by a pair of broad, raised bands, hence the type "full groove" axe, which enabled the stone to be hafted to a wooden pole with cords. The wide, flat butt gently tapers to the slightly curved bit, which displays some chips and nicks suggestive of use. However, this hefty head must have required great strength to wield as tool, and may have only served a ceremonial function as the mottled stone is inherently beautiful with the shimmering mica flecks! Size: 9.2" L x 7" W (23.4 cm x 17.8 cm)
This remarkable implement was found in western North Carolina near Judaculla Rock, which is a curvilinear-shaped outcrop of soapstone containing more petroglyphs than any known boulder east of the Mississippi River. Dating to the Late Archaic period, Judaculla Rock contains approximately 1,548 incised motifs.
Provenance: private South Carolina, USA 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.
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#171176Some minor nicks, chips, and abrasions. Otherwise, intact and excellent with rich mica deposits. Old collection label on 1 side.Condition
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