Lot 78a, Auction 4/20/2026: Paleolithic Acheulean Stone Hand Axe

$650.00

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North Africa, Acheulean culture, Lower Paleolithic, ca. 1.2 million to 500,000 years ago. A knapped stone hand axe formed in a classic teardrop shape, suited for chopping, butchering, and general utility tasks. This form represents one of the longest-lasting tool traditions in human history, reflecting early technological skill and adaptation among prehistoric hominins. Size: 6.2″ L x 3.5″ W (15.7 cm x 8.9 cm)

Condition: Narrow tip is reattached with adhesive and faint hairline break is visible. Scattered mineral deposits on the surface.

Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired prior to 2002

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