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Mousterian Neanderthal Stone Hand Tool From Mali

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Mousterian Neanderthal Stone Hand Tool From Mali

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Description

West Africa, Mali, Mousterian Period, ca. 120,000 to 40,000 years old. A handsome chert biface, a stone tool made by Homo neanderthalensis to use as a hand axe. The tool has a nice manageable size and shape that neatly fits in the palm of a hand - unlike their much larger predecessors of the Sahara during the Acheulian period. Note the flaking and indentations polished and smooth with use and age. This is an exceptional example with a clear form, made from a beautiful piece of chert in hues reddish-mauve and beige. Size: 4.6" L x 2.5" W (11.7 cm x 6.4 cm)

Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000

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Condition

Flaking / old losses to periphery of one face. No repair or restoration. Great coloration! Old inventory label on one face.

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Mousterian Neanderthal Stone Hand Tool From Mali

Name: Mousterian Neanderthal Stone Hand Tool From Mali
SKU: 125476287
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $750

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