European Acheulean
This period, following the Abbevillian, marks a significant phase in the Lower Paleolithic characterized by the use of soft hammerstones in the production of hand axes. These hand axes, crafted from stone, bone, antler, or wood, exhibit distinctive oval and pear-shaped forms. This archaeological industry, primarily associated with Homo erectus and derived species like Homo heidelbergensis, provides valuable insights into the technological advancements and cognitive capabilities of our ancient ancestors.
Item:
ACH162 French Acheulian Hand Axe
Age:
European Acheulian Period: 500,000-250,000 Years Ago
Found Location:
Rock Shelter - Dordogne Region, France
intact with no repair or restoration. Mineral encrustations present on rich golden patina. Made of flint with natural nodule utilized as an ergonomic hand grip. Very well made.
Price: $3,000
Item:
ACH163 French Acheulian Hand Axe
Age:
European Acheulian Period: 400,000-350,000 Years Ago
Found Location:
Saint - Mards - En- Othe, France
Intact with no repair or restoration made of flint with heavy white patina. Old Collection note written on surface.Choice preservation and condition with exceptional flaking and intact edges.
Price: $3,500
Item:
ACH164 French Acheulian Cleaver Axe
Age:
European Acheulian Period: 500,000-250,000 years ago
Found Location:
Vine Valley - Dang-st. Romain, Central France
Intact with no repair or restoration. Cleavers are rare in European Acheulian. Exceptionally fine specimen LGP Flint.
Price: $4,000
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ACH177 Tanzania Acheulean Hand Axe
Age:
European Acheulian Period: 500,000 -250,000 Years Ago
Found Location:
Isimila Exposed site, Tanzania
9" in length. Made of Volcanic rhyolite. Extremely rare- intact, complete, and as made. (See site info included) The site is currently closed and protected. From an old European excavation collection.
Price: $1,400
Item:
ACH185 Bifacial Acheulian Hand Axe from England
Age:
European Acheulian Period: 500,000- 250,000 Years Ago
Found Location:
Corfe (Somerset), England
6.4" in length. Intact with no repair or restoration. Complete with exceptional bifacial flaking workmanship. Spectacular Cream and yellow flint. Old collection label dating find to year 1925.
Price: $7,000
Item:
ACH191 French Acheulian Hand Axe
Age:
European Acheulian Period: 500,000-250,000 Years Ago
Found Location:
Sainte-Remy-Sur-Creuse, France
4.5" in gold and black flint. Remains intact with no repair or restoration. Superb workmanship with sharp, original cutting edges.
Price: $2,500
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Item:
M293 Unifacial Large Acheulian Flake Scraper
Age:
European Acheulian Period: 500,000-250,000 Years Ago
Found Location:
Aisne, France
5” in rich red flint. Intact with no repair or restoration. Superb workmanship with sharp, original cutting edges.
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