Description: ACHEULEAN FIST or HAND AXE, HOMO ERECTUS, Ben Stermer COA Lower Paleolithic HorizonCirca 1,OOO,OOO - 7OO,OOOB.P.Desert Reg, Adrar Mauritania West Africa PROVENANCE:EX: Jonathan Holstein Collection, San Francisco, California DESCRIPTION: In a Well Patinated an Tannin Stained Orange Amber TanQuartzite, as pictured.This particular stone is very common in West Africa. Symmetrical taperingto the tip or bit. A Fine Heavy Desert Varnish Polish from sand blowingagainst it's surfaces for thousands of years. Has a smooth surface.Smooth in the hand. Collector Identification Marking on ReverseButt Edge in Black Ink, "SOA2OA823". Exceedingly Rare . and as such, withgood Provenance and of such an extreme age, and with No Modern Damage.Length is 5-1/2", or 14Omm. SHIPPING: FREE to Buyer. All return shipping, when permitted, is paid by the Buyer. REFUNDS: Artifacts that are Certified, or that have a COA (Certificate of Authenticity) are not returnable. If the Artifact does not have a COA, or is not Certified, then the Buyer may return the Item within 14 days, for a full refund, except for the Return Shipping charges. Return Shipping Charges are not refundable. If the Item is returned within the 14 day return period, a FULL REFUND will be issued on receipt of the Item in good, unaltered, uncleaned, and undamaged condition. (No marks, chips, tampering, scratches, or flakes). Items purchased for less than the List Price or by "Make An Offer" are sold "as is" and not returnable under any circumstances. GUARANTEE: All lots Certified or with COAs by a third party Grading or Authentication service are Guaranteed As Described. Lots without Certification or COAs are described to the best of my ability based on my experience and knowledge. This is not a guarantee of Condition, Attribution, or Age. If you have any other questions or concerns, please ask "before" you purchase or bid any lot.IMPORTANT NOTICE: Concerning Fake Artifacts on eBay Unfortunately eBay has attracted sellers who are producing and selling fake artifacts with COA’s that are just as bogus. The most prolific COA's are mostly on fakes. I am among a very small handful of dealers who are committed to selling only genuine relics. For that reason we refuse to sell artifacts with COA's from many of these authenticatorsThe only people who's opinions I trust enough to recognize their COA's are the following: Ben Stermer, Dwain Rogers, Bill Jackson, Greg Perino, Jim Bennett, Tony Putty, Jackson Gallery, and Ken Partain. Right now eBay is full of fake artifacts. I see thousands of dollars spent every week on eBay, by customers who are taken in by these criminals, while genuine artifacts go for next to nothing because they do not look as good as the fakes. I cannot emphasize enough that you should research before you invest. A little common sense may save you a small fortune; for example, does the seller seem to have an endless supply of such attractive artifacts that even the Museums do not display in quantity? For example, offering 2 or 3 Clovis, Cumberland, or Folsom points every week.SO, ask questions, and best to get a COA from one of the Authenticators mentioned above.
Price: 750 USD
Location: North Richland Hills, Texas
End Time: 2024-09-17T16:20:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 20 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Primary Material: Quartzite
Brand: Stone Fist Axe
Era: Acheulean
Country/Region of Origin: Adrar Mauritania
Color: Mottled Tan Orange Amber Quartzite
Style: Paleolithic Artifact
Original/Reproduction: Original
Material: Stone
Features: Classic
Age: Early Paleolithic
