Description: Mousterian / Middle Paleolithic Neanderthal - South-west of France350 000 to 35 000 B.C. According to the typology of the tool and the weathering of the material, this piece dates back to the beginning of the first half of the Mousterian period, at the transition from Lower to Middle Paleolithic, between Homo Heidelbergensis and early Homo Neanderthalsis. Tool: Large side scraper and cleaver, bifacial to create an active side. This kind of massive scraper was often used as an Handaxe for diverse tasks. Material: chalcedony with orange patinaDimensions: 9 x 7,5 x 3,8 cmWeight: 329gOrigin: south of Bergerac, Dordogne, France. The exact location will be provided to the buyer. This very nice piece is from an ancient family collection. It has been found before 1960's. Provenance statement and invoice provided. Professionnal antique dealer from France
Price: 95 USD
Location: Ayse
End Time: 2025-01-11T14:29:17.000Z
Shipping Cost: 35 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Signed: Unsigned
Prehistoric artifact: Mousterian
Mousterian Neanderthal: Paleolithic prehistoric
Color: Orange
Date of Creation: Unknown
Material: Chalcedony
Region of Origin: France
Maker: Neanderthal
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Large (Greater than 30in.)
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Type: Tools
Style: Naive, Primitive
Original/Reproduction: Original
Prehistoric tool: Prehistoric flint artifact
