Description: Large Pre-Columbian Neolithic Celt from Central Panama This item is a large Pre-Columbian Neolithic stone tool (stone ax or celt) found in Central Panama. This one was made out of a very dark Basalt. It was found on the South East shore of a large island in Gatun Lake near the south end of the Gatun Locks. Zonians called this island "Navy Island", but the official name is Guarapo Island. Before the Panama Canal was constructed, this island was a hill over looking the Chagres River. This artifact is a surface find. As a teen, living in the town of Gatun, I visited Navy Island often to fish and camp. The wave action from ships leaving Gatun Locks would wash against the steep hillside and erode the red clay soil to expose lithic artifacts. I collected artifacts between 1966 and 1968 in the American Canal Zone prior to the transfer to Panama in 1999. I brought several of my celts to U.C. Berkeley in 1969 for identification. I was told that they are similar to artifacts in the U.C. Berkeley collection that were dated between 500 B.C. and 600 A.D. This celt is in very nice condition as shown in the photos. There is a shallow surface spall on one side near the cutting edge, but this is a natural material defect within the stone. The approximate dimensions and weights are as follows: Celt #1: Length = 170 mm ; Width = 85 mm ; Thickness = 32 mm ; Weight = 489 gm Please note: I try to charge actual shipping costs on all items. To save on shipping, you can purchase multiple items and wait until I send you an invoice. No international shipping. The winning bidder agrees to make contact with me within 2 days of the end of the auction and/or to make payment within 4 days. I will leave feedback after the buyer receives their item and leaves positive feedback for me. Check out my other auction items. I often list similar items in other categories. Most of my listings include collectibles from the Panama Canal Zone, artifacts, books, stamps and coins. This includes boomerangs, license plates, molas, celts, slings and Aboriginal items. If an item does not sell, I often relist it within a month at a lower price. Good luck and many thanx for purchasing my eBay items.
Price: 72 USD
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
End Time: 2024-11-26T01:31:02.000Z
Shipping Cost: 7.99 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Location Found: Navy Island Gatun Lake
Color: Dark Basalt
Date Found: 1966
Collector: Ted Bailey
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country: Panama Canal Zone
Material: Stone
Estimated Date: 200 BC
Culture: Latin American
Maker: Indigenous Carib
