Lot 1232
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. The larger 6x4" hand axe has classic shape and possesses 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; it occurs when the top side of the hand axe is sand blasted over thousands of years. The second 5½x3" hand axe is very unusual in that it is composed of two different kinds of rock. Most of the hand axe is composed of a light tan colored rock but there are two veins of hard dark brown rock near the bottom with one piece forming a smooth base that feels very comfortable in one's hand when used as a tool and the tip has been somewhat worn down through use. Homo heidelbergenis was an archaic Home species that may have been one of our direct ancestors. Add $20 for domestic shippping.
Estimated Value $300 - 500.
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