Paleolithic. Set of Mesolithic microliths for arrowhead Start Price USD 75.00 Current Price USD 75.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, November 21, 2008 End Time Sunday, December 21, 2008 Location Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur See more about 'Paleolithic. Set of Mesolithic microliths for arrowhead' Description Titre   Set of 10 Mesolithic microliths for arrowhead, from France   Description   -Tool / Type : microliths - Culture / Age : Mesolithic (10 000 - 6000 years BP) - Shape / Flaking : Set of 10 microliths to make composite arrowheads. - Condition / Material : Excellent condition, no modern damage. Made in patinated flint. - Size / Weight : between 47 and 19 mm. Weight : 12 grams - Origin : Ile de France (South of Paris), France. Note : I don't make always description very complete in my sales, because of my english and because I'm busy with my work. So, if you have questions, do not hesitate to pose it, that will be a pleasure for me of answering you. Thanks. The three cultures of the Mesolithic period In France, South of Germany,Great Britain, Belgium,Holland, Spain, the mesolithic period is divided in three cultures : 1) Sauveterrian : characterized by an hypermicrolithism geometrized of the arrowheads (point, half-circle, trapezoid). 2) Castelnovian : characterized by micro tools : short scrapers, micro burins (gravers) and micro blades.3) Tardenoisian : with many scrapers, arrowheads with an irregular shape, then with a trapezoidal or notched form. Charasteristics of the Mesolithic lithic industry The Mesolithic period is marked by microlithism. Microlithiths are obtained by splitting flint blades to be used as arrowheads or as composit tool like a knife. In fact, the microlith represents a progress compared to the previous period because it is adapted perfectly to the use of the bow and the arrow. A good hunter could obtain and fix an arrowhead in a few seconds.The micoliths have various forms : triangle, half-circle, trapezoid, and bear different name according to their size : microlith : < 3 cm ; pygmé : < 2 cm ; hyperpygmé : < 1 cm .   Payment   Paypal, international postal order, bank transfer, other.   Shipping   New postage rates 2008 As a indication, you can calculate overall the price of your sending, especially if you buy several artefacts. However it is very important to know that the weight can vary according the package used. All the price are for prority sending, if you prefer the economic service, please ask me to know if it is available for your country. Thanks.   BUBBLE ENVELOPE or BOX Weight (in grams) until : European Community USA and World 100 gr. 3.5 $ 4.5 $ 250 gr. 7.5 $ 9.5 $ 500 gr. 10.5 $ 12 $ 1000 gr. 14.5 $ 17.5 $ 1500 gr. 18.5 $ 23 $ 2000 gr. 20,5 $ 27 $   Registered mail,available for boxes and envelopes, including an insurance for about 70 $ of goods : + 6.5 $ For a parcel exceeding 2 Kg or for an insurance higher than 70 $ of value : please consult me.   Guarantee My three engagements : AUTHENTICITY, QUALITY, SERVICE . I am a collector like you ; my name of seller on Ebay is "Antefacta" which was a word used by the latin author Vitruvius to talk about the actions done in the past. I chose this word because it illustrates my passion for the prehistoric times and for History in general. All my artefacts are garanteed absolutely authentic and come from my collection or from old french collections. In all the cases these artefacts were acquired legally. You can buy in confidence : you will be satisfied or refunded. Place a Bid!