Mesolithic Mauritanian Chert Hand Axe
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**Originally Listed At $200**
Ancient Northern/Western Africa, Mauritania, Mesolithic Period, ca. 15,000 to 5,000 BCE. A hand-knapped chert hand axe of pink-grey hues. The ovoid tool has convex crests on both faces as well as a uniformly sharpened peripheral edge. The Mesolithic period experienced dramatic advances of blade technology in North Africa that spread along the coastal regions. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size: 4.875" L x 2.8" W (12.4 cm x 7.1 cm).
Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000
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#144681
Ancient Northern/Western Africa, Mauritania, Mesolithic Period, ca. 15,000 to 5,000 BCE. A hand-knapped chert hand axe of pink-grey hues. The ovoid tool has convex crests on both faces as well as a uniformly sharpened peripheral edge. The Mesolithic period experienced dramatic advances of blade technology in North Africa that spread along the coastal regions. Lucite display stand for photography purposes only. Size: 4.875" L x 2.8" W (12.4 cm x 7.1 cm).
Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#144681
Condition
Minor nicks to faces and blade edges, otherwise intact and very good. Light earthen deposits throughout. Old inventory label taped to verso.
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Mesolithic Mauritanian Chert Hand Axe
Estimate $250 - $375
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