Lot 846
Two Hand Axes From the Homo Heidelbergensis Culture. These two hand axes are from the Achelean and are between 150,000 to 300,000 years old. Both hand axes possess the lovely brown patina that is found on the best quality hand axes from the Western Sahara Desert. The lustrous brown color is known as desert varnish which occurs when the top side of the hand axe is sand blasted over thousands of years. Homo heidelbergensis was an archaic Home species that may have been one of our direct ancestors. The larger hand axe is 7" x2 1/2" and is shaped into a sharp point which was probably used as a weapon, whereas the 5" x 4" hand axe was most likely used to cut meat. Add $20 for domestic shipping.
Estimated Value $350 - 500.
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