Prehistoric Stone Hand Axe (Celt)

Description

In 2015, archaeologists discovered a Native American celt in Test Unit 700 (700B ) of the African American Cemetery excavation. A celt is a type of axe made by grinding the end of a cobble with an abrasive stone to form a smooth, sharp cutting edge. The celt is believed to have been set in a socketed wooden handle, and was likely used as a woodworking tool. For more information about the excavation:[http://www.mountvernon.org/preservation/archaeology/slave-burial-ground-research/slave-cemetery-survey-project-review/](http://) **Dimensions:** L: 114.29mm W: 56.33mm H: 22.4mm