M398 - MOUSTERIAN NEANDERTHAL DISCOIDAL FLAKE SCRAPER TOOL FROM FRANCE

Product Description

ID

Mousterian Tool

FOUND

Rock Shelter - Dordogne (near Plazac),
 France

AGE

MOUSTERIAN:  80,000 - 40,000 years

SIZE

1.65" long

CONDITION

INTACT AND COMPLETE - NO REPAIR OR
RESTORATION.  

NOTE

SUPERB PREHISTORIC SECONDARY
RETOUCH ON CUTTING EDGE TO
SHARPEN AND RE-SHARPEN.  CAVE
DEPOSITS STILL ATTACHED. 

INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX

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 flake tool was collected 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 DISCOIDAL SCRAPER.  The flake is very thin and still is sharp with a cutting edge showing excellent prehistoric secondary retouch to refine its shape.  A wonderful patina and soil sheen from burial, dominates the flint surface.  This fantastic flake tool is complete with prehistoric evidence of use.  It has 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.