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)
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Provenance: ex-Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired prior to 2010
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#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.