Acheulean Flint Paleolithic protobiface
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Massive protobiface tool from the early Acheulean, made of flint/chert, dating to about 800,000 BP, with a preserved base and a size of 115 × 88 mm, in excellent condition, acquired in 2000 from a Belgian private collection with Belgian provenance and no restorations, accompanied by an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
Massive protobiface with a reserved base from the early Acheulean, a typical tool of Homo erectus who lived at the time. These tools are considered transitional pieces between the earlier choppers/chopping tools and the fully flaked/around-worked hand axes. A characteristic feature is the retention of a large portion of the cortex, and with only minimal flake removal still aiming for a pointed form. These protobifaces are not common in large assemblages. Made from chert/flint. Originating from Western Sahara, Seguiet el Hamra.
Few to no signs of use and in excellent condition. See photos.
No restorations
Dimensions 115 x 88 mm
Each sold lot is provided with an authenticity certificate.
The provider can demonstrate that the lot has been obtained legally.
The parcel comes from a Belgian collection.
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
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Massive protobiface with a reserved base from the early Acheulean, a typical tool of Homo erectus who lived at the time. These tools are considered transitional pieces between the earlier choppers/chopping tools and the fully flaked/around-worked hand axes. A characteristic feature is the retention of a large portion of the cortex, and with only minimal flake removal still aiming for a pointed form. These protobifaces are not common in large assemblages. Made from chert/flint. Originating from Western Sahara, Seguiet el Hamra.
Few to no signs of use and in excellent condition. See photos.
No restorations
Dimensions 115 x 88 mm
Each sold lot is provided with an authenticity certificate.
The provider can demonstrate that the lot has been obtained legally.
The parcel comes from a Belgian collection.
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information
The provider guarantees that he is authorized to send this lot.
She will ensure that all necessary permits that are required
Arrangements will be made for the shipment of this lot.
If it takes more than a few days and specific costs apply, he will inform the buyer about this in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Acheulean
Century/ Timeframe
Ongeveer 800.000 BP
Name of object
Paleolithic protobiface
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Flint
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
