Lot 147A

Large Caribbean Taino Stone Double-Bit Axe Head

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Large Caribbean Taino Stone Double-Bit Axe Head

Estimate: $600 - $900

Starting Bid: $300

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October 2, 2025 8:00 AM MDT (In Progress)
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Louisville, CO, US


Description:

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean, Taino, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A flattish, pecked, and ground stone axe or club head with a double-bit form. The bifurcated shape features a pair of opposed crescentic blades separated by a narrow waist for hafting, producing a symmetrical outline that allowed for balance in use. Such double-bitted stone tools were likely multifunctional - serving as utilitarian implements for woodworking as well as ceremonial objects that embodied power and status. Size: 7" L x 5" W (17.8 cm x 12.7 cm)

Provenance: private Jacksonville, Florida, USA collection

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  • Condition: Chips and abrasions to the surface. Course, pitted texture and light mineral deposits.

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