Hand
Axes / Choppers
Cores / Hammer Stones
DESCRIPTION: Hammer Stone
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This artifact is of a fine grained gray
mottled chert, with obvious worked edges and obvious signs of use. It measures
80mm by 65mm by 62mm. It was discovered at a site in the
Department Dordogne, France. This piece dates to the
Neanderthals of the Late Mousterian (MTA) - Mousterian in Acheulian
Tradition, dates to about 90,000 to 40,000 B.C.
PRICE: $ 230.00
ITEM NO: FA - 22 |
DESCRIPTION: Hammer Stone
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 This artifact is of a medium grained mottled
chert, with obvious worked edges and signs of heavy (i.e. crushing
objects). It measures 90mm by 70mm by 45mm. It was discovered at a site in the
Department Dordogne, France. This piece most likely dates to the
Neanderthals of the Late Mousterian (MTA) - Mousterian in Acheulian
Tradition, dates to about 90,000 to 40,000 B.C.
PRICE: $ 195.00
ITEM NO: FA - 23 |
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DESCRIPTION: Subtriangular
Unifacial Biface
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 This
is an Acheulean (Paleolithic) age hand axe, measuring 102mm by 91mm by
41mm (at widest point). This artifact is a biface with a Subtriangular
aspect and is best classified as a "Unifacial Biface". The
flatness ratio is 2.22, which classifies this piece as
"Thick". This artifact has a good sharp tip. The left
side edge on the dorsal surface has serrated retouches while the right
edge shows little modification. The proximal end has been trimmed
to created a round base. Ventral surface exhibits a large bulb of
percussion and some modification to the base. This piece is
considered a flake tool since it was produced by removing a large flake
from a core nodule. It was discovered in the Dordogne Region,
France. This artifact is beautifully mottled light gray and tan fine
grain chert with a nice patina. Cortex can be seen on right dorsal
surface of this piece. This piece probably dates from around
250,000 years old.
PRICE: $ 200.00 Sold ITEM NO: FAP
- 17 |
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DESCRIPTION: Partial Cordiform Biface
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 This is a large and heavy artifact that has been partially worked on both
sides. It has an elongation index of 1.32 which classifies it as
cordiform instead of discoidal. it is also classified as a
"Thick" biface since its flatness ratio is 2.13, which is less
than the 2.35 needed to be called a "Thin" biface. This piece has a nice old patina with a light gray mottled
flint under tone. There is a small amount of cortex on the top and
back edge. This artifact show signs of utilization as can be seen
on the lower left photo in the detailed view. It measures 107mm
long by 81mm at its widest. This artifact
was found in site near Paris, France. This type of artifact dates
to the Late Acheulian and Mousterian contexts.
This is a very solid and pleasing piece.
PRICE: $ 136.00 ITEM NO: FA
- 21 |
DESCRIPTION:
Normandy region Core (Large)
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This is a well used flake preparation
core from the Normandy region of France. It was only a tiny area
of cortex left on one edge. The entire surface has a wonderfully
old looking creamy white patina with highlights of iron oxide. The
base rock is a fine gain light gray chert. The top of this
artifact indicates that this piece was also used lightly as a hammer
stone as evident by the conchoidal fracturing and worn edge. It measures
91mm
by 57mm by 49mm. It dates from the Neolithic period, up to 6,000 years ago. PRICE: $
58.00 SOLD ITEM NO: FN-50 |
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