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SKU: 5231-029

Early Man Small Mottled Axe Head

$695.00

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2" H x 2.875" L x 1.25" W

Hand Carved Axe Head from Mottled Black , Buff and Peach Colors with .75" Groove

Excellent Condition

Early Man Small Mottled Axe Head is a prehistoric stone tool—specifically a flint hand axe or polished axe head—from the Paleolithic or Neolithic periods. These were essential tools for early humans (Homo erectus, Neanderthals, or early Homo sapiens) used for chopping wood, butchering animals, and possibly combat. The term "mottled" describes the irregular, speckled patina (a natural weathering layer) on the flint surface, often gray, brown, or cream-colored due to mineral deposits over millennia. "Small" typically means compact sizes (e.g., 6-8 inches long), suitable for handheld use without a haft (handle).

Provenance:  From the Len and Toni Wood Private Collection, Laguna Beach, California

Condition: Excellent

Tribe: Anasazi - Hohokam - Salado - Caddo

Year Range: Early Man

Region: Southwest

Dimensions: 2 in2.88 in1.13 in

Category: Stone Artifacts - Axes - Celts

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