Neanderthal Stone Tool Hand Axe

Description

For sale a wonderful museum grade example Stone Hand Axe produced by Neanderthal Man. From a well known dig site in Normandy France dating 80,000 - 40,000 thousand years ago. Purchased a number of years ago from Paleo Direct. ACHEULEAN NEOLITHIC EGYPT FIST AXE, KNIFE, BLADE or TOOL, Ben Stermer COA
Circa 1.5 Million Years to 35O,OOOB.P.
Kufra District, Libya
Found in the 194O's and 195O's, in various stream beds and blow outs
in the Desert on the fringes of Erg Rubiana, Libya.  Erg is a general term
for Sand Dune Desert, also encompassing Regs (a mixture of rock and sand),
and Hamadas (higher plateaus, rock strewn, with most of the sand having
blown away).
PROVENANCE
:
EX:
Estate Liquidation of a Private Collector ~ Port Townsend, Washington
DESCRIPTION
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In a Heavily Patinated Tan Brown Jasper or Chert, as pictured.
Exhibits a very nice Heavily Sand Polished Desert Varnish overall.  Possibly
Water/Dirt Tannin Stained from moisture and ancient vegetation.
Length is 4-1/8", or 1O3mm.
SHIPPING
:  FREE to Buyer.  All return shipping, when permitted, is paid by the Buyer.
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.