Paleolithic handaxe quartzite Handaxe
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Paleolithic handaxe made of quartzite, 90 mm long, dating to the late Acheulean (ca. 150,000–600,000 BP), originated from Africa and acquired from a Belgian private collection, with no restorations and accompanied by an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
Small biface from a flake, further worked into a nice pointed form.
Slightly lanceolate desert patina.
Very elegant and a good example from the later Acheulean, a period where H. erectus is central in NW Africa.
Originating from N-Mauritania
Dimensions: 90 x 52 mm
No restorations
Each sold lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he has obtained 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 any permits that may be required for sending this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are any specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Small biface from a flake, further worked into a nice pointed form.
Slightly lanceolate desert patina.
Very elegant and a good example from the later Acheulean, a period where H. erectus is central in NW Africa.
Originating from N-Mauritania
Dimensions: 90 x 52 mm
No restorations
Each sold lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate.
Provenance:
The seller guarantees that he has obtained 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 any permits that may be required for sending this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are any specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer 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.
