Neolithic Tenerian Culture Stone Axe hellenisticperiod Their artisans specialized in delicate

Their artisans specialized in delicate gauze work and utilized a wide spectrum of colors

complemented by elegant white and blue padre beads

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Neolithic Tenerian Culture Stone Axe hellenisticperiod Their artisans specialized in delicateTenerian Culture, c. 46002500 BC, Tnr Desert, Niger, West Africa Magnificent semipolished stone axe head from the ancient Tenerian culture, fashioned from black green stone with a trapezoidal outline, a curved cutting edge, and a rounded butt end. The blade has been carefully ground and polished to a sharp, functional edge, testifying to the makers remarkable technical skill and aesthetic sensibility. The Tenerian culture flourished between 4600 and