Acheulean Flint Paleolithic biface
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Robust Acheulean flint biface, an ancient tool of Homo erectus, from Seguiet el Hamra, West Sahara, dating to about 150,000–600,000 BP, in excellent condition, measures 117 × 66 mm, acquired in 2000 from a private Belgian collection and supplied with an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
Robust biface from the Acheulean, a typical tool of Homo erectus who lived then. Made from fine chert/flint. Originating from the Western Sahara, Seguiet el Hamra.
Little to no signs of wear and in excellent condition.
See pictures.
No restorations
Dimensions 117 x 66 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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Robust biface from the Acheulean, a typical tool of Homo erectus who lived then. Made from fine chert/flint. Originating from the Western Sahara, Seguiet el Hamra.
Little to no signs of wear and in excellent condition.
See pictures.
No restorations
Dimensions 117 x 66 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 150.000 - 600.000 BP
Name of object
Paleolithic biface
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.
