Paleolithic Stone Hand axe - 13.5 cm (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Paleolithic hand axe made of flint from Africa, an original artifact in excellent condition, measuring 13.5 × 8 × 3.5 cm and weighing 473 g, acquired from a private European collection in 1987.
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Rare Authentic Paleolithic Hand Axe - Flint Tool from Africa
This is a genuine hand axe from the Paleolithic period, approx 40,000 - 10,000 BCE. The artifact originates from the Sahara desert.
Made from high-quality flint with beautiful natural patina and classic almond shape typical for North African Paleolithic tools.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions: 13.5 x 8 x 3.5 cm
Weight: 473g
Material: Flint / Chert
Condition: Excellent, untouched original surface
Authenticity: Original Paleolithic artifact
PROVENANCE:
Found in the Sahara desert.
Private collection Europe since 1987.
EXPORT: No export license required for EU shipping.
SHIPPING: Tracked and insured courier with protective packaging.
A true piece of human history from the Sahara. Perfect for collectors of prehistoric artifacts and stone tools.
Rare Authentic Paleolithic Hand Axe - Flint Tool from Africa
This is a genuine hand axe from the Paleolithic period, approx 40,000 - 10,000 BCE. The artifact originates from the Sahara desert.
Made from high-quality flint with beautiful natural patina and classic almond shape typical for North African Paleolithic tools.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Dimensions: 13.5 x 8 x 3.5 cm
Weight: 473g
Material: Flint / Chert
Condition: Excellent, untouched original surface
Authenticity: Original Paleolithic artifact
PROVENANCE:
Found in the Sahara desert.
Private collection Europe since 1987.
EXPORT: No export license required for EU shipping.
SHIPPING: Tracked and insured courier with protective packaging.
A true piece of human history from the Sahara. Perfect for collectors of prehistoric artifacts and stone tools.
Details
Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
Paleolithic (pre-10,000 BCE)
Name of object
Hand axe
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1988
Material
Stone
Country acquired from
Europe
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
13.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1987
Width
8 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Europe
Depth
3.5 cm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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