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This remarkable quartzite polishing stone dates to the early Neolithic period, c.4000–6000 BCE, and originates from the southern part of Algeria — a region rich in prehistoric human activity. Fashioned from a dense, fine-grained quartzite ideally suited to abrasive work, the stone was deliberately bush-hammered and shaped into a smooth oval form, indicating considered, purposeful manufacture rather than opportunistic use of a natural pebble.
The three distinct grooves worn into the surface of this stone are its most compelling feature. Each groove was formed through repeated, sustained contact with objects being shaped or polished — most likely tools, ornaments, or implements made from bone or horn. The depth and regularity of the grooves suggest this was a well-used, valued tool in its maker's kit. It is also probable that the stone's earliest use was as a pusher within a grinding stone assembly, with the grooves developing through subsequent polishing work.
$297.00 CAD
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I've ordered from this company many times, always great communication and quality. This time there was an issue with the package being opened and tampered with while in transit (no fault to the shop). Joseph quickly made things right and offered to re-ship the missing items.
The beetles are beautiful and well preserved, I can’t wait to pin these!
Delivered quickly and arrived in peistine condition. Highly recommended
the 2 arrived in perfect shape! I love them so much they are beautiful, delivery was very nice and packaging was great! would buy again!
Good size, well padded in the frame ,nice placement .
Perfect specimens. Very well packaged. Thank you!
Beautiful cicadas. Every specimen perfect. Thank you!
Perfect specimens. Good variety. Thank you!
Perfect specimens as always. Thank you!
So pretty and delicate — thank you
Great pieces. Very happy. Fast Shipping.
Perfect timing thanks so much!!
I received this a while ago and they were perfect! Actually arrived the day before I needed them it was so awesome. I had ordered them for a guy I was interested in who is a big entomology nerd. He’s now my boyfriend so thank you for assisting me with that 🫶🏻
Perfect item, really well packaged, exactly as described! My partner is very happy he has been looking for one for a while!
Extremely high quality material. Thanks!
Nice big beetles, all in perfect condition. Would recommend
Really lovely specimens, would recommend
the packcage arrived very fast, the attention was excelent by the seller. Definitely a good experience buying from this seller.
inclreible la verdad llego incluso mas rapido de lo que decia que llegaria
packed beautifully, sent fast. only issue is a bit of mold growth on one specimen, but nothing that can't be fixed with some isopropyl alcohol
Very large perfectly spread specimens. Thank you!
Very big, perfectly spread specimens. Thank you!
These specimens were really big! Very pleased with them, thank you!
Very happy customer
Perfect, thank you! Really appreciate
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