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LOT 1622
Stone Age Handaxe Rough Out
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6,000 B.P.
5 1/8 in. (360 grams, 15 cm).
In yellow-brown stone, an old collector's label reading 'Le Grand-Pressigny (Indie & Loire)' on one side and an inked note 'N 1 Neol. Le Grand Pressigny' on the other side. [No Reserve]
ProvenanceFrom Le Grand-Pressigny, France (according to label and inscription).
Collection of Michel C. Vaes, Belgium, formed 1960s-90s.
Accompanied by a copy of EU Licence no.2026 DMF 0436.
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Massive North American Stone Age Knapped Grey Chert Ceremonial Adena Spear Point
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With yellow patina and some polished areas, a ceremonial blade of exceptional length, fashioned from high-quality chert with controlled percussion flaking and well-balanced symmetry. 193 grams, 26.3 cm
Acquired in 1977 by the archaeologist owner from a private collection in Ohio, USA.
Blades of this size exceed functional hunting requirements and belong to the class of oversized ritual pieces placed in high-status Adena mound burials. This spearpoint is a rare and impressive example of Early Woodland craftsmanship.
