Mesolithic/Epipaleolithic Hertshoorn Mesolithic hammer-axe
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Description from the seller
Rare carved-ivory (?) axe with drilled hole made from reindeer horn from Jutland, Denmark. These objects were kept only in exceptional circumstances. As with later combat axes, a hole was drilled using bamboo and abrasive to fasten the axe into a piece of wood. The oblique edge was used for chopping. According to research, this type of tool would have been used to skin larger animals during slaughter. This piece is in exceptionally good condition and shows nice signs of use. No restorations or recent fractures. Expertly stabilized. Related to the Northern German Ellerbek culture and the Swifterbant culture known in the Netherlands and Belgium. Dimensions: 150 x 83 mm. With every sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he acquired this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all necessary permits required for shipping this lot are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Rare carved-ivory (?) axe with drilled hole made from reindeer horn from Jutland, Denmark. These objects were kept only in exceptional circumstances. As with later combat axes, a hole was drilled using bamboo and abrasive to fasten the axe into a piece of wood. The oblique edge was used for chopping. According to research, this type of tool would have been used to skin larger animals during slaughter. This piece is in exceptionally good condition and shows nice signs of use. No restorations or recent fractures. Expertly stabilized. Related to the Northern German Ellerbek culture and the Swifterbant culture known in the Netherlands and Belgium. Dimensions: 150 x 83 mm. With every sold lot an authenticity certificate is provided.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he acquired this lot legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all necessary permits required for shipping this lot are arranged.
If that takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Mesolithic/Epipaleolithic
Century/timeframe
Ertebölle kultuur, 5000-7300 jaar oud
Name of object
Mesolithic hammer-axe
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
Hertshoorn
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
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
