Up for your consideration is a stunning, beautifully preserved hardstone axe head featuring an excellent three-quarter groove. This substantial artifact showcases exceptional ancient craftsmanship, featuring a smooth, pecked, and ground finish with a highly defined groove used for handle hafting. The stone itself exhibits a wonderful mottled tan, brown, and dark gray speckled patina.
Length: Approximately 7 inches
Width: Approximately 3 inches
Weight: 2 lbs. 0.7 oz.
Providence and History:
This piece has been carefully held in a private collection for over 35 years. It was personally acquired from a single-owner estate sale who a homeowner had sold his farm in Southern Illinois and moved to Florida. Based on the estate contents, it is strongly believed to have been a personal farm find from that Southern Illinois region.
Condition Reports:
Excellent condition with marvelous eye appeal.
Completely structurally sound. Absolutely no modern chips and no hairline cracks.
The bit (cutting edge) and the poll (butt end) remain remarkably clean for a tool of this age.
● Please note that this is the larger of two distinct stone axe heads recovered from this exact same Southern Illinois estate.
Photos:
Please review all photos provided - including tape measure and scale views - to evaluate the magnificent texturing, size, condition, and complete profile of this historic relic.
Shipping:
Item will be packed with the utmost care and be shipped fully insured to preserve its historic value.
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