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Comprising mostly bifacial and uniface leaf-shaped and piriform flint and chert arrowheads; probably from the Sahara region of North Africa. 77 grams total, 20-36 mm



UK gallery, early 2000s.

Similar specimens of arrowheads have been found in the Eastern Sahara Region of Abu Tartur Plateau. Most of the arrowheads came from the El Jarar Neolithic, c. 7700-7300 B.P. (c.6500-6100 B.C.). Other parallels occur in the region of Kharga Oasis.

Leaf-shaped with a rounded butt and curved cutting edge. 383 grams, 16.3 cm



Acquired in the 1970s-1990s. From the collection of the famous UK musician and amateur archaeologist, Victor Brox (1941-2023). Acquired on the UK art market at auction after being sold by Mr Brox’s family. From the private collection of an East Anglian, UK, specialist collector.

Triangular in section with rounded tip; pencilled findspot 'North End'. 113 grams, 11.4 cm



Found in 1901. From the collection of Captain Streatfield who helped to fund the archaeology excavations at Farnham, Kent. After Captain Streatfield passed away in the 1940s, his collection was sold at auction to a gentleman in Kent. The collection was then sold again in the 2020’s via a UK auction house.

Used as a tool to help create sparks to produce fire.

Rectangular in plan with eccentric chisel edge, square butt. 418 grams, 12.3 cm



From a collection purchased on the UK art market in the 2020s.

Piriform in plan with thick rear bulb; old collector's label 'Faustkeil. Fezzangebirge auf dem 11°50' Längen-u. 25°45' Breitengrad, Sahara. 350000-500000 Jahre alt.' 137 grams, 10.3 cm



Purchased on the European art market. Property of a Norfolk, UK, collector.

Cordate handaxe made on a large struck flake, dorsal face completely flaked and the ventral surface with several large removals opposite the striking platform to form a grip; the rest of the surface left smooth as struck; slight 'S' twist visible in profile. 287 grams, 12.2 cm



From a collection formed between 1919-1940 by Mr Maurice Chevais (1880-1943) and subsequently purchased on the French art market.

Ovate in plan with intricate re-touch around the majority of the piece. 17.7 grams, 39.3 mm



Found in 1901. From the collection of Captain Streatfield who helped to fund the archaeology excavations at Farnham, Kent. After Captain Streatfield passed away in the 1940s, his collection was sold at auction to a gentleman in Kent. The collection was then sold again in the 2020’s via a UK auction house.

Multifunctional tool with a hooked point made on the tip; cortex to one face of the shank. 60.14 grams, 90.34 mm



Fontmaure, Vienne department, France. Acquired in the 1970s-1990s. From the collection of the famous UK musician and amateur archaeologist, Victor Brox (1941-2023). Acquired on the UK art market at auction after being sold by Mr Brox’s family. From the private collection of an East Anglian, UK, specialist collector.

Made by Neanderthal man. From the well-regarded area of Fontmaure, the jasper has vibrant colours and traces of chalcedony running through it.

Cordate in plan with broad point, wide cutting edge, marked 'Kerouster (29-5)' 87.8 grams, 72 mm



Discovered in Le Bois du Rocher, Saint-Hélen, France, according to inscription. Accompanied by a French Ministry of Culture export licence no.CBC 257548, and EU licence no.2026DMF0025.

Plano-convex in section with inked inscription to underside. 23.3 grams, 43 mm



Found in 1901. From the collection of Captain Streatfield who helped to fund the archaeology excavations at Farnham, Kent. After Captain Streatfield passed away in the 1940s, his collection was sold at auction to a gentleman in Kent. The collection was then sold again in the 2020’s via a UK auction house.

Ovate in plan with pointed butt and curved cutting edge. 148 grams, 83 mm



Found in 1901. From the collection of Captain Streatfield who helped to fund the archaeology excavations at Farnham, Kent. After Captain Streatfield passed away in the 1940s, his collection was sold at auction to a gentleman in Kent. The collection was then sold again in the 2020’s via a UK auction house.

Artefacts from this period in Great Britain are not common.

With round-section pointed butt and broad curved edge. 257 grams, 12 cm



From South Central Sahara. Ex private French collection, formed 1960s-1970s. From the property of a late Lincolnshire, UK, gentleman.