Acheulean Flint Paleolithic proto-biface
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Acheulean paleolithic protobiface made of flint (chert), dating to about 800,000 BP, in excellent condition, originating from Seguiet el Hamra, Western Sahara, acquired from a private collection in Belgium, 115 × 88 mm, with an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
Massive protobiface with a preserved base from the early Acheulean, a typical tool of Homo erectus who lived at the time. These tools are regarded as transitional pieces between the earlier choppers/chopping tools and the fully edge-retouched handaxes. Characteristic is the preservation of a large part of the cortex and, with minimal flaking, still aiming for a pointed form. These protobifaces are not common in large assemblages. Made from chert/flint. Originating from the Western Sahara, Seguiet el Hamra.
Little to no wear traces and in excellent condition. See photos.
No restorations
Dimensions 115 x 88 mm
Each sold lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
The seller can demonstrate 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 any permits required for shipping this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Massive protobiface with a preserved base from the early Acheulean, a typical tool of Homo erectus who lived at the time. These tools are regarded as transitional pieces between the earlier choppers/chopping tools and the fully edge-retouched handaxes. Characteristic is the preservation of a large part of the cortex and, with minimal flaking, still aiming for a pointed form. These protobifaces are not common in large assemblages. Made from chert/flint. Originating from the Western Sahara, Seguiet el Hamra.
Little to no wear traces and in excellent condition. See photos.
No restorations
Dimensions 115 x 88 mm
Each sold lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
The seller can demonstrate 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 any permits required for shipping this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Culture
Acheulean
Century/timeframe
Ongeveer 800.000 BP
Name of object
Paleolithic proto-biface
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.
