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Paleo-Indian (Early Man) Hand/Knife Tool, c. 8000 BC

Stone; 100mm/125gm (!), bi-faced.

Found in Western Colorado from the Vada Sandes Collection.

Seller's Note/ This stout hand axe/tool  is a perfect example of how such tools were cut/flaked from native stone. As seen in the photo, this tool was perfectly knapped to be used held in hand.  The knapper flaked a large dimple into the tool to hold his thumb finger. Not seen, on the other side, is another flaked dimple for his index finger. Sweet!

Such tools were used for chopping and dismembering large animal carcasses such as American Bison and Elk. Once done, the tools were dis-guarded as they were too heavy to carry.