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Miniature Celt
This is a very nicely made mini celt, It has great polish and a sharp bit with a small impact nick possibly from use.
Hardstone Gouge
Here is an adz that was made with a slight bend to work better in tight spots. It is easy to picture how it was hafted. It has a fine high polished bit.
Small Quartz Hoof Pestle
This is a smaller size very polished pestle that shows areas of quarts crystal throughout. It has been used extensively and shows much smoothing from that use. It stands and displays very well.
Hoof Style Pestle
Here is a hardstone pestle with awesome use wear that is somewhat polished and has nice all over patina.This is a great example of a hooved pestle that has a good ‘hand feel’ and displays very well.
Miniature Square Sided Celt
This is a great little square sided celt. It must have been used for more detail work.
Beautiful Thin Celt
This is a beautiful celt. It is very well made from a highly polished hardstone with a lot of Ironstone or hematite in it. It is very heavy and appears almost rusty with patina. It has been ground to only 1/2″ thick. Extremely thin for its length. You can still see the pecking marks and the scraping marks left by the maker. This fine piece was purchased at a southern Indiana museum auction in the late 1960’s.
Double Ended Roller Pestle
This is a nice pestle that shows signs that it was used in various positions both vertically and horizontally. It shows use wear on the sides and both ends.
3/4 Grooved War Club
This is a very well made piece. It has great symmetry.
Long Flat Banded Slate Pestle
It is amazing that this one survived considering all of the brushes with farm equipment that it has had waiting to be recovered. It appears to have been used both on the flat side and on the end. The pecking from it’s making process is still very visable.
Beautiful Celt
This one is a real beauty. It is definitely top shelf in the celt case. It it symmetric to perfection and has a highly polished and sharp bit.
Beautiful 3/4 Grooved Axe
This one is a top shelfer. This Archaic Axe has a very deep and flared 3/4 groove. The bit is excellent and there is a nice bevel at the poll end. It is truly a work of art.
Bell Pestle Found Within Indianapolis City Limits
This is a nicely shaped and well used bell pestle.