Lot 28

Ancient Mesoamerican Serpentine Stone Celt

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Ancient Mesoamerican Serpentine Stone Celt

Estimate: $900 - $1,350

Current Bid: $450

(1 Bid)

June 5, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US

Description:

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1000 BCE to 900 CE. A polished serpentine stone celt of elongated teardrop form, its smooth surface and balanced profile, with natural mottling in deep olive and brown tones enhancing its visual appeal. Size: 9" L x 3" W (22.9 cm x 7.6 cm)

Provenance: ex-private collection, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, USA, collected from 2010 to 2015

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Item # 198367

  • Condition: Old chips and gouges, scratches, and stable hairline fissure radiating from the blade edge.

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Bid Increments
From: To: Increments:
$0 $299 $25
$300 $999 $50
$1,000 $1,999 $100
$2,000 $4,999 $250
$5,000 $9,999 $500
$10,000 $19,999 $1,000
$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
$200,000 + $20,000