Paleolithic - Very rare australopithecine pebble tool - Oldowan - 3 to 1.5 million years BCE. (No reserve price)
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Quartz pebble from the Paleolithic Oldowan period (3 to 1.5 million years ago), titled ‘Very rare australopithèque - Oldowayen - 3 to 1.5 million years BC’, measuring 7.4 cm by 6.2 cm, with an old descriptive label, acquired in France via Bonhams from a private collection.
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Quartz pebble from the Paleolithic period.
This australopithecine pebble dating from the Oldowan, comes from an old private collection. It constitutes a crude tool from the Lower Paleolithic. It is polished over its entire surface and has an ancient patina, evidence of its antiquity. It was discovered in the 2000s in Congo, at the foot of the Kundelungu plateaus, in Katanga Province. It is dated 3 to 1.5 million years ago, and it is among the first objects worked by hominids for cutting, bone fracturing, and processing plants.
Dimensions: Length 7.4 cm - Width 6.2 cm - Includes an old descriptive label
Provenance: France, Bonhams
Important private collection of archaeology.
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateQuartz pebble from the Paleolithic period.
This australopithecine pebble dating from the Oldowan, comes from an old private collection. It constitutes a crude tool from the Lower Paleolithic. It is polished over its entire surface and has an ancient patina, evidence of its antiquity. It was discovered in the 2000s in Congo, at the foot of the Kundelungu plateaus, in Katanga Province. It is dated 3 to 1.5 million years ago, and it is among the first objects worked by hominids for cutting, bone fracturing, and processing plants.
Dimensions: Length 7.4 cm - Width 6.2 cm - Includes an old descriptive label
Provenance: France, Bonhams
Important private collection of archaeology.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for a cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning the provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Paleolithic
Century/timeframe
3 à 1,5 millions d'années avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Very rare australopithecine pebble tool - Oldowan - 3 to 1.5 million years BCE.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Niger
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.
