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This authentic stone tool was fashioned by Neanderthals between 160,00 and 40,000 years ago out of rare chalcedony, and collected from a former Neanderthal occupation site in the Le Grand-Pressigny, France. Much of France is considered to be the "Capitol of Prehistory". The site this specimen was found is now closed and protected by the government. The fact that this archeological site is off-limits to any collecting, makes this wonderful stone tool artifact exceedingly rare and desirable! Because collecting these artifacts has been off-limits for decades, genuine fine grade Mousterian Neanderthal tools such as this specimen are most certain to continue to appreciate in value as time goes on.
This is a Neanderthal flake tool classified as a SIDE SCRAPER. It is complete with no modern damage and all its original flaking. Some of the original cortex was retained and it would have provided an excellent grip surface due to its roughness where the thumb would be placed. Paleolithic Mousterian flake tools in translucent chalcedony are theorized to have had prestige associated with their ownership as the stone is white and translucent compared to drab and opaque colors or ordinary flint. The thickness of the flake and the edge would have made this an ideal flake tool to scrape hides, or shave wood, bone or ivory in the making of other tools, or even art objects. Evidence of extensive use wear can be seen on the cutting edge. Intact mineral deposits and deep patina on the flint surfaces and hinge fractures to testify to its authenticity and lack of any modern alterations. A superb example from this famous Neanderthal region!
