Neolithic African Sahara Stone Hand Axe
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Description
**Originally Listed At $300**
North Africa, Morocco, ca. 15000 BCE (17,000 BP). An amazing and large handmade cutting tool knapped from a brown stone with red inclusions. The blade is shaped into an elongated form, with two convex faces and a rounded butt end opposite the cutting edge. The hefty tool appears to be a handheld axe but could possibly attach to a wooden handle with a cord. This piece would have served a variety of functions, such as cutting, scraping hides, and digging. This is a wonderful reminder of humankind's modest technological beginnings! Size: 6.5" L x 3" W (16.5 cm x 7.6 cm)
Display stand shown in photos is for photography purposes only.
Provenance: ex-Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired prior to 2010
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.
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#164008
North Africa, Morocco, ca. 15000 BCE (17,000 BP). An amazing and large handmade cutting tool knapped from a brown stone with red inclusions. The blade is shaped into an elongated form, with two convex faces and a rounded butt end opposite the cutting edge. The hefty tool appears to be a handheld axe but could possibly attach to a wooden handle with a cord. This piece would have served a variety of functions, such as cutting, scraping hides, and digging. This is a wonderful reminder of humankind's modest technological beginnings! Size: 6.5" L x 3" W (16.5 cm x 7.6 cm)
Display stand shown in photos is for photography purposes only.
Provenance: ex-Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired prior to 2010
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.
#164008
Condition
Intact and very good. Age and use expected surface wear, some nicks to blade edge and faces. Old inventory labels attached to face with visible adhesive residue from labels.
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Neolithic African Sahara Stone Hand Axe
Estimate $150 - $225
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Auction Curated By
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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