ACHEULIAN - NORTH AFRICA

HANDAXE

Ref #:  236

Type:  Handaxe

Material:  Quartzite

Period:  Acheulian  1,000,000 - 500,000 years ago

Provenance:  Sahara Desert

Measurements:  22 cm x 12 cm

Comments:  Obvious proximal facet for palm.  Thumb-stop for right hand use, seen in the second photo from the top where material was left in center.  Nice desert varnish and substantial size.