CAPSIAN TRADITION AFRICAN NEOLITHIC COLLECTION

GROUND STONE AXE WITH DECORATION

Ref #:  396

Type:  Ground Stone Axe with Decoration

Material:  Hardstone

Period:  Capsian Tradition African Neolithic  8500 - 3000 years ago

Provenance:  Northwest Africa

Measurements:  26 cm x 5.5 cm

Comments:  Extreme wind erosion on back side.  Front side shows three engraved lines traversing the body near the cutting bit.  This is the only artistically accented celt we have seen.  Cutting bit is sharp and intact with no damage.