North American celt?

[russau]

Beautiful workmanship !

 

[rockpassion]

This is how celts were hafted, and why it was such a big improvement over grooved axes. No lashing is necessary. The more you use it, the tighter it gets. The celt will split the wood if it’s too tight on the sides. Top and bottom is where you want the most contact. I made this celt from diabase, the handle is ash.View attachment 2205778View attachment 2205779

nice job, but now that i see your celt i doupt if my has any age. they are still made today. here some better pics

 

[ToddsPoint]

I don’t think you have to worry about your celt being modern. It looks old and authentic to me and I’ve seen a few.👍🏻

 

[rockpassion]

just found out the celt is from papoe new guenia, see link with same axe: https://skd-online-collection.skd.museum/Details/Index/1674595

 

[Tesorodeoro]

This is how celts were hafted, and why it was such a big improvement over grooved axes. No lashing is necessary. The more you use it, the tighter it gets. The celt will split the wood if it’s too tight on the sides. Top and bottom is where you want the most contact. I made this celt from diabase, the handle is ash.View attachment 2205778View attachment 2205779

BA! I like it and thank you. Makes sense now. Do you know of any videos online of one being used in action?

 

[Tesorodeoro]

just found out the celt is from papoe new guenia, see link with same axe: https://skd-online-collection.skd.museum/Details/Index/1674595

I have no Idea why you think that, nor do I understand any of the content of the site you linked. You seem good with the English language..what are you trying to say?

 

[Tesorodeoro]

I don’t think you have to worry about your celt being modern. It looks old and authentic to me and I’ve seen a few.👍🏻

ToddsPoint, how long did it take you to make the stone Celt and did you use modern tools?

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

just found out the celt is from papoe new guenia, see link with same axe: https://skd-online-collection.skd.museum/Details/Index/1674595

What gives you reasons to believe it us same celt?

 

[ToddsPoint]

ToddsPoint, how long did it take you to make the stone Celt and did you use modern tools?

I used modern tools. A diamond wheel in an angle grinder. It didn’t take too long to rough it out. Hand polishing took longer. I’ve made them entirely by hand, pecking and polishing. It took several weeks to make one, working about an hour a day on it. Very few people have the ability to stick with pecking for weeks. Our modern world turns on “instant gratification “.

 

[Tesorodeoro]

I used modern tools. A diamond wheel in an angle grinder. It didn’t take too long to rough it out. Hand polishing took longer. I’ve made them entirely by hand, pecking and polishing. It took several weeks to make one, working about an hour a day on it. Very few people have the ability to stick with pecking for weeks. Our modern world turns on “instant gratification “.

Well certainly. They would have used the easiest method as well I suspect. So a couple weeks of a few hours a day for old school?

 

[rockpassion]

I have no Idea why you think that, nor do I understand any of the content of the site you linked. You seem good with the English language..what are you trying to say?

I have no Idea why you think that, nor do I understand any of the content of the site you linked. You seem good with the English language..what are you trying to say?

The site shows an celt exactly the same as mine, and the one from the site is from papoa new guinea.

 

[rockpassion]

What gives you reasons to believe it us same celt?

just compair them they are the same aren't they?

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

just compair them they are the same aren't they?

No, compare the scratches, and chips, not the same.

 

[Tesorodeoro]

just compair them they are the same aren't they?

Are you trying to say this is actually your artifact shown in those photos, or exactly the same style?

 

[rockpassion]

Are you trying to say this is actually your artifact shown in those photos, or exactly the same style?

the same way of making and the smooth cutting site. but i can put this one to bed because i checked with the seller and he only collect papoa new guinea axes. sorry should have done that first. but i was curious about the first impression of the axe.

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

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