Paleolithic handaxe quartzite Handaxe
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Paleolithic handaxe made of quartzite, 90 mm long, dating to the late Acheulean (about 150,000–600,000 BP), originating in Africa with provenance from Belgium, from a private collection, in excellent condition with no restorations.
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Description from the seller
Small biface made from an offcut and further worked into a nice pointed form.
Light-lancing desert patina.
Very elegant and a good example from the later Acheulean, a period where H. Erectus is central in NW Africa.
Originating from North Mauritania
Dimensions: 90 x 52 mm
No restorations
Each sold lot is provided with an authenticity certificate.
Provenance
The provider guarantees that he has obtained this property lot in a legal manner.
The parcel comes from a Belgian collection.
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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.
Small biface made from an offcut and further worked into a nice pointed form.
Light-lancing desert patina.
Very elegant and a good example from the later Acheulean, a period where H. Erectus is central in NW Africa.
Originating from North Mauritania
Dimensions: 90 x 52 mm
No restorations
Each sold lot is provided with an authenticity certificate.
Provenance
The provider guarantees that he has obtained this property lot in a legal manner.
The parcel comes from a Belgian collection.
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
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Paleolithic handaxe
Country of Origin
Africa
Century/ Timeframe
late Acheuleaan, App. 150.000 - 600.000 BP
Material
quartzite
Acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Excellent
Year acquired
2000
Country acquired from
Belgium
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
Overall Length
90 mm
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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.
