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Item:152980899155Palaeolithic - Exceptional Mousterian Handaxe - Rare: France. C.120,000 BP. Palaeolithic - Neanderthal. Rare UK mousterian scraper. c.60,000 BP. (further pictures below) A particularly exceptional example of a mousterian handaxe with a near perfect symmetrical form! The maker of this tool was without doubt a master of his art. Of great note is the oblique geode running across the centre of the axe, undoubtedly a deliberate and skillful inclusion by this neanderthal. Inclusions, fossil or geological such as this are ultra rare in tools of this quality. The piece is French, approx 120k to 60k, purchased from a french dealer more years ago than I care to remenber! It originated in the Charente region, which is confirmed by the type of flint and its patina. It has been superbly flaked in a typical mousterian fashion. However the maker has used two types of flaking technique, one for each side. This is highly unusual and indicates that he or she must have found certain irregularities in the flint on one side, that necessitated the use of a more stepped technique. A masterpiece of neanderthal tool making, with a wonderful creamy ancoent patina. A display artifact. The size of the axe is 8.75cm x 5.5cm Thickness 2.5cm From an old collection. Details and provenance supplied Always happy to combine on postage.
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