Paleolithic Jasper Miniature Mousterian biface in multicolored jasper from North Africa, Mauritania, archaeology - 36 mm (No Reserve Price)

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Biface miniature Mousterian in multicoloured jaspe from North Africa (Mauritania), Palæolithic culture, about 45,000 years B.C., dimensions 36 × 15 × 3 mm, excellent condition.

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Mini Biface, a miniature Mousterian tool made of multicolored Jasper, originates from Mauritania, North Africa. It is part of a private archaeological collection. The biface dates from approximately 45,000 to 300,000 years BC.

Mini Biface, a miniature Mousterian tool made of multicolored Jasper, originates from Mauritania, North Africa. It is part of a private archaeological collection. The biface dates from approximately 45,000 to 300,000 years BC.

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Culture
Paleolithic
Century/ Timeframe
45 000 av jc
Name of object
Miniature Mousterian biface in multicolored jasper from North Africa, Mauritania, archaeology
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1975
Material
Jasper
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
36 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
15 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
3 mm
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