Acheulean Flint Paleolithic proto-biface/cleaver
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An Acheulean palaeolithic protobiface/cleaver in flint, in excellent condition, dating to about 150,000–600,000 BP, originating from Seguiet el Hamra, West Sahara, from a Belgian private collection, with dimensions 98 × 85 mm and supplied with an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
Interesting Paleolithic protobiface/cleaver with a reserved base from the Acheulean, a typical tool of Homo erectus who lived there. Made from a nice flint. Originating from Western Sahara, Seguiet el Hamra.
Little to no flaking traces and in excellent condition. See photos.
No restorations
Dimensions: 98 x 85 mm
Each sold lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate.
The seller can show that the lot was obtained legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
The seller can show that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all permits required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If this takes more than a few days and if there are any specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Interesting Paleolithic protobiface/cleaver with a reserved base from the Acheulean, a typical tool of Homo erectus who lived there. Made from a nice flint. Originating from Western Sahara, Seguiet el Hamra.
Little to no flaking traces and in excellent condition. See photos.
No restorations
Dimensions: 98 x 85 mm
Each sold lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate.
The seller can show that the lot was obtained legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
The seller can show that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all permits required for the shipment of this lot are arranged.
If this takes more than a few days and if there are any specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Acheulean
Century/timeframe
Ongeveer 150.000 - 600.000 BP
Name of object
Paleolithic proto-biface/cleaver
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
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.
