Neolithic Agate Axe Head | Ténéré, Sahara | c. 4500–6000 Years Old Dried_butterflies Species: Assorted common tropical bat

Species: Assorted common tropical bat species (non-CITES)

Species: Odontolabis kazuhisai

Argopuro in East Java

heavily reinforced temporal region

Neolithic Agate Axe Head | Ténéré, Sahara | c. 4500–6000 Years Old Dried_butterflies Species: Assorted common tropical batA substantial and finely finished Neolithic axe head knapped from flint agate, with an intact cutting edge and a beautiful natural patina. Originating from the Tnr region of the Saharan Neolithic (Tenerean culture), this piece was crafted by the same skilled artisans who produced the distinctive leaf shaped arrowheads characteristic of the period. Agate exceptionally hard and fine grained was a prized raw material for both functional tools and