Lot 79, Auction 4/20/2026: Neolithic North African Circular Flint Blade Tool

$390.00

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North Africa, Sahara Desert region, Neolithic Period, ca. 8000 to 3000 BCE. A circular chert tool formed as a broad discoidal blade with carefully flaked edges creating a continuous cutting surface. The stone presents a soft tan to pale buff desert patina, developed over long exposure, giving the surface a smooth feel. The rounded form fits comfortably in the hand, suggesting use in butchering game or processing animal hides. Size: 2.1″ Diameter (5.3 cm)

Condition: Intact with nice patina.

Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005

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