Early Neolithic Stone SOLD 5.64" Handaxe/Biface phylloceras Natural sapphire can exhibit asterism

Natural sapphire can exhibit asterism or "stars" on surfaces of stones with round-cut surfaces

The box measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/2"

The Plutonium produced here was used in both the Trinity test on July 16

opals have held the attention of humans for many thousands of years

This fossil was recovered from a coal bed in Pennsylvania

Early Neolithic Stone SOLD 5.64" Handaxe/Biface phylloceras Natural sapphire can exhibit asterismThe oldest knowledge of humankind we have doesnt come from stories or recorded histories, but the stones our ancient ancestors left behind. Commonly known as handaxes, the true span of their use went far beyond that. Choppers, blades, scrapers, points, and crushing tools have all been discovered and many tools may have been reshaped over time to be used for new purposes. This specimen is a 5. 64" handaxe biface from North Africa and is dated to