^Lot 20 A Neolithic Stone Biface Axe Head (383.8g)

Made in Mali near the Tenere Desert, but purportedly found in the Faiyum Valley of Egypt, dating to about 7000 to 5000 BC. Knapped stone implement. Egypt has a very rich Paleolithic past, dating from the Lower Paleolithic. The Faiyum has a fundamentally important role to play in developing an understanding of Egyptian prehistory. As well as a distinctive Epipalaeolithic industry, it has some of the earliest evidence in Egypt of agricultural activities. 4-1/2"H x 1-3/4"W, 383g. Custom stand.

Provenance: Ex-private Chicago, IL collection.

This lot will be sold not subject to a reserve. The starting price is the price at which the item can sell.