Mousterian / Middle Paleolithic Neanderthal - South-west of France

350 000 to 35 000 B.C.

According to the typology of the tool and the weathering of the material, this piece dates back to the first half of the Mousterian period.

Tool: rare artifact! very nice Mousterian Point, unusual shape, with concretions and natural hole in the structure. Multitask tool (convergent scraper, Burin, blade...) 

Marks of use / tiny retouches on the active parts

Material: chalcedony + patina + concretions

Dimensions: 12,4 x 7 x 3,1 cm

Weight: 214g

Origin: south of Bergerac, Dordogne, France. The exact location will be provided to the buyer.

This very nice piece is from an ancient family collection. It has been found before 1960's.

Provenance statement and invoice provided. Professionnal antique dealer from France