Description: Lower Paleolithic artifact - north of France, Pas de Calais region, sea sideAcheulean culture / Pebble Culture - Homo Erectus Heidelbergensis - Around 900 000 B.C Tool: rare collector! Very nice Acheulean end-scraper / Perforator, from the sea side place called "La Pointe aux Oies", near the city of Wimereux, considered as the oldest place in Northern France to find the most ancient lower Paleolithic artifacts! Made on quartzite pebble by our ancestor Homo Erectus Heidelbergensis. Marks of use on the active parts. Numerous marks of hammering at the top end (to break shells?) Prestigious place to have in your collection! Material: Quartzite pebble. Sea Erosion / weathering. Dimensions: 6,6 x 4,3 x 3,2 cmWeight: 102,20gOrigin: Wimereux, "La pointe aux Oies", Pas de Calais région, France This very nice piece is from an ancient French family collection. It has been found during the first half of the 20th century. Provenance statement provided, as well as invoice. Professionnal antique dealer from France.
Price: 31 USD
Location: Ayse
End Time: 2025-02-06T11:22:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: 16 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Signed: Unsigned
Prehistoric artifact: Lower Paleolithic
Color: Grey
Date of Creation: Unknown
Material: Pebble
Region of Origin: France
Maker: Homo Erectus Heidelbergensis
Size Type/Largest Dimension: Large (Greater than 30in.)
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Type: Tools
Style: Naive, Primitive
Original/Reproduction: Original
Acheulean culture: Handaxe biface
