celt
Prehistoric cutting tool
A celt is a prehistoric tool or weapon—a chisel-like implement made of stone or bronze, typically shaped for cutting or chopping.
The term appears mainly in archaeology: The excavation uncovered several polished stone celts. (Capitalized Celt is a member of the ancient Celtic peoples.)
artifact
Bladed tool for chopping
- adzeTransverse-bladed hewing implement
- hammerstoneStone-shaping striking implement
- flintSpark-producing sedimentary rock
- arrowheadPiercing end of projectile
chisel · plowshare · scraper · grindstone · handaxe · blade · neolithic · bronze age
axe
Bladed tool for chopping
- adzeTransverse-bladed hewing implement
- hammerstoneStone-shaping striking implement
- flintSpark-producing sedimentary rock
arrowhead · chisel · plowshare · scraper · grindstone · handaxe · blade · neolithic · bronze age · hoard
- ancient metalworkanvil, blade, casting mold, crucible, ingot
- stone artifactsarrowhead, spearhead, hand axe, grinding stone, mortar
- Celtic weaponsclaymore, dirk, skean, skene, basket hilt
- ancient weaponssword, swords, shield, shields, bow
- farm toolspitchfork, hoe, rake, shovel, plow
- Native Craftsnative crafts, moccasins, beaded moccasins, dreamcatchers, war bonnet
- Celtic musicTraditional Irish and Scottish melodies
- Celtic knotEndless looping ornamental design
- Celtic languagesInsular European tongue group
- Celtic crossRinged Christian symbol
- Celtic cultureHeritage of ancient Britons
- Celtic loreTraditional Irish-Welsh storytelling heritage