Acheulean Flint Paleolithic biface/cleaver
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Acheulean culture proto-biface/cleaver in flint from Seguiet el Hamra, Western Sahara, dating to about 150,000–600,000 BP, in excellent condition with much of the cortex preserved, dimensions 165 × 115 mm, provenance Belgium from a private collection, authentic/original with an authenticity certificate included.
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Description from the seller
Massive protobiface with a reserved base from the early Acheulean, a typical tool of H. Erectus who lived there. These tools are regarded as transitional pieces between the earlier choppers/chopping tools and the fully retouched hand axes. Characteristic is the preservation of a large part of the cortex and, with a minimum of 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 and in excellent condition. See photos.
No restorations
Dimensions 165 x 115 mm
Each sold lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot is from a Belgian collection.
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was legally obtained, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
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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 reserved base from the early Acheulean, a typical tool of H. Erectus who lived there. These tools are regarded as transitional pieces between the earlier choppers/chopping tools and the fully retouched hand axes. Characteristic is the preservation of a large part of the cortex and, with a minimum of 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 and in excellent condition. See photos.
No restorations
Dimensions 165 x 115 mm
Each sold lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot is 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 the shipment of 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 150.000 - 600.000 BP
Name of object
Paleolithic 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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