ACHEULEAN NEOLITHIC FIST AXE, Jabal Maqla, Tabouk, Saudi Arabia Ben Stermer COA

Description

ACHEULEAN FIST or HAND AXE, KNIFE, BLADE or TOOL
Circa 1.5 Million Years to 35O,OOOB.P.
Jebal Maqla, Tabouk Province, Saudi Arabia
Surface collected in the early 195O's in a valley stream bed just west of
Jebel Maqla,
Desert of Sin, just West of the burnt mountain "Mount Sinai"
PROVENANCE
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EX:
Irving Pick Estate Collection ~ New Orleans, Louisiana
DESCRIPTION
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In a Heavily Patinated Tan Dark Brown Jasper, as pictured.
Exhibits a very nice Heavily Sand Polished Desert Varnish overall.  Possibly
Water/Dirt Tannin Stained from moisture and ancient vegetation. Reverse is
slightly Sun Bleached from exposure to the desert sun for alternating millennia.
Chisel Tip, and looks as made.  Nice symmetry.
Length is 5", or 125mm.
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REFUNDS
:  Artifacts that are Certified, or that have a COA (Certificate of Authenticity) are not returnable.  If the Artifact does not have a COA, or is not Certified, then the Buyer may return the Item within 14 days, for a full refund, except for the Return Shipping charges.  Return Shipping Charges are not refundable.  If the Item is returned within the 14 day return period, a FULL REFUND will be
issued on receipt of the Item in good, unaltered, uncleaned, and undamaged condition. (No marks, chips, tampering, scratches, or flakes).  Items purchased for less than the List Price or by "Make An Offer" are sold "as is" and not returnable under any circumstances.
GUARANTEE
:  All lots Certified or with COAs by a third party Grading or Authentication service are Guaranteed As Described.  Lots without Certification or COAs are described to the best of my ability based on my experience and knowledge.  This is not a guarantee of Condition, Attribution, or Age.  If you have any other questions or concerns, please ask "before" you purchase or bid any lot. Up for auction is a extremely rare 500,000+ years old hand axe from a large prehistoric collection here in the United States this piece is made of stone and measures approximately 2 1/2” inches long by 1 1/2” wide and it is in great condition only one very rare this piece will make a great addition to a great collection please check out my other fine artifacts and unique collectibles thank you.