Large Stone Age North African Handaxe

Palaeolithic, 400,000-200,000 years BP. A group comprising: three bifacial knapped hand axes in fine-grained stone, each of typical form; possibly from the Sahara region of North Africa. 2 kg total, 1

**Originally Listed At $250** North Africa, Sahara, Neolithic, Late Stone Age, ca. 10,000 BCE. A fabulous hand-knapped stone tool that is intact with a lustrous and delightfully tactile surface that w

Northwestern Africa, Algeria / Morocco, Acheulean (Lower Paleolithic), ca. 1.2 million to 500,000 years ago. This is a large and remarkable hand-knapped stone tool that functioned as a hand axe. The b

North Africa, Sahara Desert, Middle to Late Stone Age, ca. 150,000 to 10,000 years ago. Knapped from a large piece of chert. Size: 6-5/8 " H x 2-3/4" W; Weight: 1 lb. 6.6 oz. Provenance: Ex. Collectio

**Originally Listed At $300** North Africa, Morocco, ca. 15000 BCE (17,000 BP). An amazing and large handmade cutting tool knapped from a brown stone with red inclusions. The blade is shaped into an e

Neolithic Period, 5th-2nd millennium BC. A mixed group of stone tools comprising: a tongue-shaped blade with chamfered edge; one similar with lateral curved edge; one similar with inked accession numb

Palaeolithic, 300000-200000 BP. A very large finely knapped bifacial handaxe in orange quartzite; from Sahara desert region. 1.7 kg, 22.5cm (9"). Property of a Derbyshire collector; formerly part of a

North Africa, Sahara Desert, Late Stone Age, ca. 50,000 to 10,000 years ago. A pair of hand-made quartz crystal labrets or ear plugs hand shaped using a pecking and polishing method with stone and san

Originally listed at $400 North Africa, Sahara Desert, Late Stone Age, ca. 50,000 to 10,000 years ago. A remarkable pair of Neolithic ear plugs, both hand-sculpted from translucent pink quartz crysta

Palaeolithic 400,000 BP. A large finely knapped bifacial flint handaxe with rounded butt. 29 grams, 20cm (8"). From the Wharton family collection; found by the vendor's grandfather at Stockley, Middle

Northern Africa, Aterian industry (Middle Stone Age/Middle Palaeolithic), ca. 145000 to 20000 years before present. A fine collection of fifteen chert tools, each tanged, bifacial, and roughly leaf-sh

Lower Palaeolithic Period, circa 400,000-200,000 B.P.. Broad and bifacially knapped, on a large flake with convex point and rounded butt, showing some cortex; with custom-made display stand. 765 grams

Early 20th century, N. Africa Berber/Amazigh (likely Morocco or Algeria). One circular with large red coral stone in the center surrounded by applied, concentric, silver knobs. Lower half supports sev

Neolithic, 4th-2nd millennium BC. A knapped handaxe in patterned flint with rounded butt and broad curved and chamfered cutting edge. 493 grams, 16cm (6 1/4"). Property of a London businessman, from h

Originally listed at $350 Western Africa, Mauritania, Lower Paleolithic, Acheulean period, ca. 700,000 to 130,000 years ago. A pair of large hand axes made and used by early humans, Homo erectus (erg

Palaeolithic, 1.9 million - 70,000 years BP. A large bifacial quartzite piriform hand-axe showing wind-erosion to the surfaces. 2.1 kg, 25cm (9 3/4") Property of a European collector; formerly from th

A large European stone hand axe/tool. Of uncertain age, but manufactured from the dark grey chert as many Northern European and Scandinavian Neolithic tools. L: 6 1/2 in (15.4 cm). Ex Sussex, UK priva

Middle Palaeolithic Period, circa 240,000- 38,000 B.P.. Cordiform with large residue of cortex at the butt. Cf. MacGregor, A. (ed.), Antiquities from Europe and the Near East in the Collection of Lord

North Africa, Anti Atlas Mountains, Ktaoua formation, Ordovician, ca. 488 to 443 million years ago. A rare and concentrated natural stone matrix of starfish and crinoids (sea lilies) that died and fos

Neolithic, 6th-4th millennium BC. A large finely polished flint handaxe with rounded base and square edge, some cortex remaining to the surface. See Evans, J. The Ancient Stone Implements, Weapons and

NORTH AFRICAN CARVED LIMESTONE FIGURES, THREE, H 5" - 6 1/2" Three carved stone figures that appear to be North African in origin and of undetermined age. One figure having a feathered cape. The secon

4 Large North African Arab Silk Gowns; Bag Antique Gold wrapped lace, Trim and ribbons. Lighter silk with wear; lace & trim with age related wear.

Found 2006 A.D. A large quantity held within a glass vial with cork stopper. 31 grams total, 53 mm high (2 1/8 in.). From the Sahara, North Africa. Property of an East Sussex, UK, gentleman. Accompani

5th-3rd millennium BC. A mixed group of extremely large stone arrowheads of various types. 27 grams total, 20-30mm (3/4 - 1 1/4"). From a London collection; acquired in the 1950s-1960s from North Afri