ax form has origins in the Olmec mother culture and was widely used among the Taino. Polished petaloid celts were considered as currency as they were frequently found throughout the Caribbean Islands
ax form has origins in the Olmec mother culture and was widely used among the Taino. Polished petaloid celts were considered as currency as they were frequently found throughout the Caribbean Islands. Fine grained metamorphic stone with small white inclusions. 10 1/2" long. Dominican Republic, from a private collection.