M371 - CHOICE NEANDERTHAL MOUSTERIAN FLINT SAW DENTICULATE FLAKE TOOL FROM FRANCE

Product Description

ID

Mousterian Tool

FOUND

Rock Shelter - Dordogne, France

AGE

MOUSTERIAN:  80,000 - 40,000 years

SIZE

2.25" long

CONDITION

INTACT AND COMPLETE.
NO REPAIR OR RESTORATION. 

NOTE

EXCEPTIONAL EXAMPLE WITH
WELL-DEFINED DENTICULATE
CUTTING EDGE.

INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX - Actual Item - One Only

Comes with a certificate of 
authenticity / information sheet

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 This authentic stone tool was fashioned by Neanderthals over 40,000 years ago out of flint and collected from a former Neanderthal 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 Mousterian Neanderthal tools such as this specimen are most certain to continue to appreciate in value as time goes on.

This is a Neanderthal SAW or DENTICULATE.  The identifying feature of this typology is its undulating, wavy cutting edge made on a blade.  It was made on a backed knife so that one finger can apply pressure to the flat back and press down on what is being cut.  This flake tool is complete and in its original form as it was made by Neanderthals at least 40,000 years ago.  All cutting edges are still intact as made.   Intact original sediments from the layer in which it was dug are still attached on some surfaces and the microscopic crevices - evidence of authenticity not found in fakes or altered artifacts.  NO RESTORATION, REPAIR OR MODERN DAMAGE.