Lot 230, Auction 3/19/2026: Woodland Period Hand-Knapped Stone Knife

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Native American, Woodland period, ca. 1000 BCE to 1000 CE. A hand-knapped stone knife blade formed from light-colored chert, exhibiting the elongated, leaf-like form typical of prehistoric cutting tools. The blade was shaped through percussion flaking, leaving visible flake scars along the surfaces and irregular worked edges, while areas of the natural stone cortex remain intact. Stone blades such as this served as practical implements for Woodland period communities, used in tasks including butchering, cutting plant materials, and general daily work. The form reflects the enduring flintknapping traditions of Native American artisans, who skillfully shaped locally available stone into durable tools essential for survival. Size: 6.6″ L x 2.6″ W (16.8 cm x 6.6 cm)

Condition: Chip to lower corner of tang and some nicks and chips that are not part of the knapping process. Otherwise, very nice with scattered encrustations. Edge still slightly sharp.

Provenance: ex-private collection, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, USA, collected from 2010 to 2015

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