M347 - FLINT UPPER PALEOLITHIC CHATELPERONNIAN BURIN GRAVER FLAKE TOOL FROM CRO MAGNON HUMANS OF FRANCE

Product Description

ID

Chatelperonnian Tool

FOUND

Fanlac (Dordogne), France

AGE

CHATELPERONNIAN (UPPER PALEO):
  41,000 - 39,000 years

SIZE

2.25" long

CONDITION

INTACT AND COMPLETE.
NO REPAIR OR RESTORATION.  

NOTE

WELL MADE CHISEL-LIKE END
FOR ENGRAVING IVORY, WOOD
OR BONE.  A PRIMARY TOOL
TO CREATE ART AND HAND-CRAFT
ITEMS OF THE PERIOD.
SUPERB SPECIMEN!

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Comes with a certificate of
 authenticity / information sheet

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This authentic prehistoric stone tool was fashioned by Cro-Magnon humans approximately 40,000 years ago.  It is made of flint and was originally found and collected from a former prehistoric occupation site in France, considered to be the "Capitol of Prehistory".  The site this specimen was excavated from 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 European Paleolithic tools such as this specimen are most certain to continue to appreciate in value as time goes on.

This is a TOP GRADE Chatelperronian flint tool classified as a GRAVER (BURIN).  In the Upper Paleolithic Period in Europe, the burin is well known and is a flake tool designed to engrave substances softer than stone.  It would have been used in the famous prehistoric art engravings and carvings known in antler, bone and ivory.  This is one of those examples of this famous tool type and the cutting edge is perfectly formed on the end.  The colorful natural cortex was ideally suited to serve as a finger grip!  This flake tool is complete with prehistoric evidence of use.  Present are 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 region!  NO RESTORATION, REPAIR OR MODERN DAMAGE.

Châtelperronian was the earliest industry of the Upper Palaeolithic in central and south western France, extending also into Northern Spain. It derives its name from the site of la Grotte des Fées, in Châtelperron, Allier, France.  Large thick flakes/small blocks were used for cores, and were prepared with a crest over a long smooth surface. By striking the core in one or two main points, long thin prismatic blades were detached. Direct percussion with a soft hammer was likely used for accuracy. Thicker blades made in this process were often converted into side scrapers or burins.  The manner of production is a solid continuation of the Mousterian Industry but the ivory adornments found in association with tools of this technology seem to establish a clear connection to Aurignacian peoples who are often argued to be the earliest introduction of H. sapiens sapiens (modern humans) into Europe.

No collection of Paleolithic tools would be complete without the inclusion of examples dating to the Upper Paleolithic Period.  This was an era of many of the most famous human development milestones.  In this period, the technology developing around the planet took place at slightly different times but globally, humanity was taking a huge turn for the better, and in overall unison.  A new level of tool production and craftsmanship emerged unlike ever seen before.  Modern humans first arrive on the scene and with them, they bring many new inventions - most notable is the concept of artistic expression as seen in the famous cave paintings that were only produced in this era.