Mousterian culture, Middle Paleolithic, Neanderthal

South-West of France

350 000 to 35 000 B.C. 

According to the context, the weathering of the material and the typology of the tool, this piece seems to date back to the first half of the Mousterian period

Artifact: very nice Mousterian Point, used as convergent scraper or spearhead, knapped on thick flake by Neanderthal. Marks of use on the active sharp parts. 

Material: chalcedony + patina + cortex

Dimensions: 7,5 x 7,2 x 2,2 cm

Weight: 101,42g

Origin: Dordogne region, France. The exact location will be provided to the buyer.

This very nice piece is from an ancient French collection. It has neen found before mid. 20th century. 

Provenance statement and invoice provided. Professionnal antique dealer from France.

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