Sahara / Stoneware Tool - 40 mm - Spheroides of the Sahara

Spheroids: enigmatic prehistoric objects. In the Sahara, objects resembling white stone spheres are generally spheroids or bolas, prehistoric stone artifacts carved by hominins over a period from about 2 million years ago up to the Neolithic. Often shaped from light-colored rocks such as limestone or quartzite, their exact function (projectile, throwing tool, or debitage waste) remains debated by specialists. Main characteristics of these prehistoric spheres Typology: According to the degree of sphericity, archaeologists classify them into three categories: polyhedra (angular), spheroids (faceted) and bolas (perfect sphere). Text. = Musse. d N Paris .... 45 MM. Provenance The supplier guarantees that this lot was obtained legally. The lot comes from a Belgian collection. Nice patina, Express Mail /. Invoice The object will be sent by express mail, with insurance Important information: The supplier guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot. He will ensure that all required permits will be arranged for the shipment of this lot. If this takes more than a few days and if any specific fees apply, he will inform the buyer as soon as possible.

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