Aterian Stone Tool - Authentic North African Middle Paleolithic Specimen

Tool making is one of the defining behaviors that separates the human lineage from all other animals. Early in human history, in the Middle Paleolithic of North Africa, a new technological culture developed: the Aterians. Known for their advanced techniques and the differentiation of their tools - including distinctive tanged points that allowed hafting to handles or spears - the Aterians represent a significant cognitive and technological leap in the prehistoric record. This authentic Aterian stone tool is a complete tool as found in North Africa, presented in a glass-topped riker display case with certificate of authenticity. A Complete Tool From the Dawn of Human Technology This is not a cast. This is a genuine Aterian tool - a real stone artifact worked by human hands tens of thousands of years ago in North Africa, at a time when modern human behavior was still emerging and diversifying. Each tool is unique in color, size, and shape. Some will show wear from thousands of years of use and subsequent time in the earth. The Authentic Aterian Stone Tool for Human Origins Collectors Each specimen includes a Mini Museum certificate of authenticity and informational display card. Explore more in our Prehistoric Collection and our Natural History Collection. Product Details SKU: 80-112-0130-201-39 Type: Complete Aterian tool Origin: North Africa Period: Middle Paleolithic Display: Glass-topped riker display case, 4.5 in x 3.5 in Includes: Certificate of authenticity and informational card