M378 - MOUSTERIAN NEANDERTHAL SIDE SCRAPER FLAKE TOOL FROM FRANCE

Product Description

ID

Mousterian Tool

FOUND

Rock Shelter - La Faurie, France

AGE

MOUSTERIAN:  80,000 - 40,000 years ago

SIZE

1.75" long

CONDITION

INTACT AND COMPLETE - NO REPAIR OR
RESTORATION.  

NOTE

OBVIOUS WELL MADE AND HEAVILY
USED SIDE SCRAPING CUTTING EDGE.
WITH MINERAL DEPOSITS.  COMPLETE
AND SUPERB SPECIMEN!!!

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 TOP GRADE Neanderthal flint tool classified as a SIDE SCRAPER.  A heavily used cutting edge is very obvious with extensive prehistoric sharpening and use wear.  This fantastic flake tool is complete with prehistoric evidence of use.  A knapped flat surface on the opposing side was made to allow comfortable finger pressure when the tool was used.  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 Neanderthal region!  NO RESTORATION, REPAIR OR MODERN DAMAGE.