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THBFrench Caen Cave Neanderthal Mousterian Flint Scraper
Lot 169
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Western Europe, Northern France, Normandy, Caen Cave site, Mousterian, ca. 160,000 to 40,000 years ago. This amazing stone tool was fashioned by Neanderthals during the Middle Paleolithic period using an exceptionally large core-struck flint flake. This is a unique stone of olive and mint green hues and has the finest flaking, large side cutting edge, and a reduced end to attach to a bone or wood handle; thus, classified as a hafted side scraper. The shaping and workmanship are far beyond what would have been required for a purely utilitarian tool and displays advanced Neanderthal Mousterian tool technology. Masterful secondary prehistoric retouch and shaping is evident on all edges including the square proximal end, and all cutting edges are intact, showing use wear and evidence of original prehistoric re-sharpening. Intact mineral deposits and deep patina on the flint surfaces shows its great age, and a lustrous soil sheen further highlights the absolute best flaking we have seen in a tool of this type! Size: 2.75" L (7 cm)
This scraper is a superb example and collected from a former Neanderthal occupation cave site in Caen, France. The famous site has long been closed to collecting and is protected by the government, making this Paleolithic artifact exceedingly rare and desirable! The earthen green flint showcases the extraordinary flaking workmanship, and the beauty of this example is so fine that this tool was likely either a prestige piece or one owned by one of the most skilled Neanderthal toolmakers!
Provenance: ex-private Dutch collection, formed in the 1970s
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A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#167893Complete, no repair or restoration. Great patina and mineral deposits.Condition
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