Superb Acheulian Micoquian Handaxe - Belfelfoul Start Price USD 48.00 Current Price USD 48.00 Time Left - Bid Count 2 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Sunday, August 24, 2008 End Time Sunday, August 31, 2008 Location Belgium See more about 'Superb Acheulian Micoquian Handaxe - Belfelfoul' Description Superb Acheulian Micoquian Handaxe – Belfelfoul TYPOLOGYAcheulian handaxe Micoquian shape  PERIODLower Paleolithic – before 120.000 BC  INDUSTRY-CULTUREAcheulian industry of the Sahara  SITE LOCATIONErg Belfelfoul - Algeria SIZELength           : 110 mmWidth             : 65 mmThickness     : 30 mmWeight           : 0,198 kg DESCRIPTIONTag-Label: Belfelfoul - 1967  Patina:  Perfect typical brownish patina and wind polish surface Form-Shape: Typical Micoquian African Acheulian shape, concave edges, bifacial worked with a sharp as made point on the distal end and a rounded base. Continuous retouches on the edges Condition: Mint, perfect condition, no modern or old damage, absolutely intact. BIBLIOGRAPHY  GENERAL INFORMATIONThis is a classic mint condition Acheulian African handaxe.  Handaxes from that region with the exact site location are very rare  POSITIVE TRAITSno loose hinge fracturescorrect flint surface patinationno alterations, restorations or modern rechippingcorrect style / shape / material SHIPPING COSTS:Professionally packed and express deliveryEurope and United Kingdom: 11.5 $US and Worldwide: 16 $ PAYMENT CONDITIONS:PayPalBank transfer ( Euro countries only) ABOUT MY AUTHENTIFICATION RULESAcquiring an authentic ancient prehistoric flint tool is the desire of all collectors. It is important that you are certain of the authenticity before you commit to adding it to your collection. Fortunately, there are sellers that go to great lengths to ascertain that the items they are offering are genuine artifacts.Return policy: 4 weeks return period (of course after receiving the item) with refund (minus shipping) if the item is not as represented, described or rejected by an independent authenticator.Combined shipping: if multiple winning bidsClear pictures: All my listings have clear pictures (ventral and dorsal side) and not only the better side of the item.Size of the item: There is always a reference to the size of the item (in mm) MY 10 AUTHENTIFICATION RULES:All my items have positive traits that can be seen under proper magnification (10 X – 20 X - or 60 X with stereoscope).  I prefer to sell unquestionably good items over questionable ones that leave you doubting more than actually knowing an item is good. Any unexplained negative trait is enough for rejecting an item      1.    Correct style / shape / material      2.    Correct marks from ancient use      3.    Proper flint surface patination , no powdery look, no chemically replicated patination      4.    Mineral deposits present      5.    Presence of subsurface hinge fracture debris or hinge patination      6.    Visible ground debris in fracture areas      7.    No alterations, restorations or modern rechipping      8.    No multiple loose hinge fractures      9.    No sanding or grinding marks    10.    No flint crushings   vanderkeulen Store Place a Bid!