CAP127 - AFRICAN NEOLITHIC SET OF FOUR KNAPPED AND POLISHED CHERT AND QUARTZITE STONE BATTLE AXES OF VARIOUS DESIGN

Product Description

ITEM # 

CAP127

ID

Neolithic of Capsian Tradition Tool

FOUND

Exposed Site - Sahara Desert, NW Africa

AGE

CAPSIAN CULTURE :  8500 - 6500 years ago

SIZE

4.75"- 3.25" in lengths

CONDITION

INTACT AND COMPLETE -  
NO REPAIR OR RESTORATION

NOTE

SUPERB EXAMPLES OF CAPSIAN NEOLITHIC
STONE AXES OF VARIOUS DESIGN.

INCLUDES DISPLAY BOX - Actual Item - One Only

Comes with a certificate of authenticity / information sheet

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This fine set of  FOUR African Neolithic in the CAPSIAN TRADITION war axes was found on an exposed African Neolithic site in the Sahara Desert in Northwest Africa.  The axes were masterfully fashioned by Neolithic humans between 8,500 and 6,500 years ago.

This is a superb set showing four various war axe styles utilizing both knapping and grinding manufacture techniques.  It is also a perfect set for complete study and education because it includes two of the basic types of stone used in war axes in this period - quartzite and chert / flint.  The two axes on the left are made of quartzite and show amazing heavy natural wind gloss from long-term desert open exposure.  The two chert specimens on the right show the same heavy, patina with beautiful colors.  Axes used as weapons in battle were small enabling them to be wielded quickly and sharpened easier when severely damaged.  All four of these specimens are superb examples of this kind of primitive stone-age weapon.  They each show a lustrous thick patina from extreme desert exposure.  These axes display the finest workmanship and these  FOUR Neolithic war axes make a great compliment to a collection at a very affordable price.  Similar to the European Neolithic flint axes, the African Neolithic types were partially ground and partially knapped.  The cutting edge of the axes are also similar to their European counterparts in that they are ground to form a sturdy chopping edge.  Specimens like these were hafted in wood or bone handles.  Wonderful wind sheen to the surface.   By this period in time, the Sahara was nearly devoid of trees needing axes to cut them down so the only purpose left for axes of this nature would have been for use as weapons.  NO RESTORATION, NO REPAIR.