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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
