Prehistoric - North America - Stone Axe Hammer and Mace > Lot No. 918

Description:
The axe-hammer in cream-brown stone with three-quarter groove; the mace in dark grey stone with full circumferential groove (2).

Measurements:
580 grams, 180 mm; 1.340 Kg, 120 mm.

Condition:
Very fine. Rare.

References:
Miles, C. Indian and Eskimo Artefacts of North America, p.84, etc.

Provenance:
Ex Dr Alston Weaver collection; acquired 1930s; found Cumberland River sites before 1930.

Estimate: £150 - 250 (EUR 180 - 300; USD 240 - 400)

Auction date: Thursday 9th September 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £100