Mousterian Neanderthal Stone Hand Tool From Mali

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Ca. 120,000–40,000 BCE. West Africa, Mali, Mousterian Period, ca. 120,000 to 40,000 years old. A handsome chert biface, a stone tool made by Homo neanderthalensis to use as a hand axe. The tool has a nice manageable size and shape that neatly fits in the palm of a hand - unlike their much larger predecessors of the Sahara during the Acheulian period. Note the flaking and indentations polished and smooth with use and age. This is an exceptional example with a clear form, made from a beautiful piece of chert in hues reddish-mauve and beige. Size: 4.6" L x 2.4" W (11.7 cm x 6.1 cm) Size: 4.6" L x 2.4" W (11.7 cm L x 6.1 cm W). SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700. PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item #201971

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