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SEE MORE MOUSTERIAN NEANDERTHAL TOOLS
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 superb Neanderthal flint tool classified as a SIDE SCRAPER. It is complete with no modern damage and all its original flaking. It was made on a robust flint flake with a partial backed edge to apply pressure when used. The cutting edge shows fantastic prehistoric secondary flaking to make the cutting edge. Evidence of use and prehistoric re-sharpening can be seen in the repeated flaking as the flake was continually re-used and sharpened. A prominent striking platform is still visible on the end of the flake. This is the original surface that was struck to remove the flake from the original core before it was further shaped into the tool that it is.
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!
