Description: Lower Paleolithic, south-west of FranceAcheulean cultureHomo Erectus Heidelbergensis / early NeanderthalBetween 650 000 and 350 000 B.C According to the typology of the tool and the weathering of the material, this artifact may date back to the Acheulean culture of Homo Erectus Heidelbergensis, before Neanderthal. Artifact: the iconic handaxe, multitask tool of the Acheulean culture. This piece is unifacial, as will be later the ones of Neanderthal in smaller size. The knapping reminds the chopper / chopping tool method. Multitask tool, the handaxe was used as scraper, point, burin, axe, hammer, etc Dimensions: 12,6 x 6,7 x 4,5 cmWeight: 370gMaterial: chalcedonyOrigin: Bergerac area, Dordogne, France This artifact comes from an old collection. It was discovered in 1960's.Invoice, provenance statement and exact location provided. Fast and secured shipping. Open to reasonnable offers.
Price: 220 USD
Location: Ayse
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Signed: Unsigned
Lower Paleolithic: Acheulean culture
Color: Brown
Date of Creation: Unknown
Material: Chalcedony
Region of Origin: France
Maker: Neanderthal or Heidelbergensis
Paleolithic: Acheulean
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 14in.)
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Type: Tools
Style: Naive, Primitive
Original/Reproduction: Original
