Bidspirit auction | Prehistoric Hohokam Ground Jadeite Stone

Prehistoric Hohokam Ground Jadeite Stone Celt / Axe / Tool / Pestle; Native American Artifact - Prehistoric Hohokam Ground Jadeite Stone Celt / Axe / Cutting Tool / Pestle | Hohokam Circa. 300BC - 1500AD. Hand carved and highly polished Jadeite stone Celt / Axe / Tool that tapers from its thicker side to a sharp axe-like blade | Hohokam was a culture in the North American Southwest in what is now part of Arizona, United States, and Sonora, Mexico. It existed between 300 and 1500 AD | The condition of this this celt utensil is well preserved with some fading to the material and some small chips to the bladed end | Approx. Size: 2 5/8” x 1 7/8” x 7/8”.Provenance: The Owen D. Mort, Jr. Collection. Owen David Mort was an American engineer who amassed an impressive collection throughout his worldwide travels. His collection has included art, artifacts and other historical items from which he has donated to museums at the University of Utah and the Snite Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame, including Native American, Pre-Columbian, African, Afghan and Asian artifacts.