Palaeolithic Collection (#12)

Stone Age skeletons and mammoth ivory. The mammoth ivory decorations are in the mouth of the skeleton in the foreground, and in the ornaments on this skeleton and the one in the background

1865 Carved mammoth tusk, human antiquity
Lithograph of a mammoth carved on mammoth ivory from the French Perigord. Published and first announced in 1865 in the " Annales des Sciences Naturelles" Volume 4

Stone-age cave art, Asturias, Spain

Stone-age cave paintings, Asturias, Spain
Stone-age cave paintings. Artwork of bison on the wall of a cave. These paintings are found in La Covaciella cave, Asturias, Spain

Stone-age cave paintings, Lascaux, France
Stone-age cave paintings. Artwork of a woolly rhioceros on the wall of a cave. These paintings are found in the Lascaux cave complex, France, and are estimated to date from the Palaeolithic era

Neanderthal with shell ornament, artwork. Like modern humans, Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) are members of the Homo genus

Neanderthals cooking vegetables, artwork. Like modern humans, Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) are members of the Homo genus

Neanderthal cave, artwork
Neanderthal cave. Computer artwork of a group of Neanderthals (Homo Neanderthalensis) in a cave

Boucher de Perthes wrong hafted handaxes
1860, attribution on the plate. Palaeolithic and mesolithic tools imagined hafted in wooden shafts. In the case of the paleolithic tools this is almost certainly incorrect

1797 First Handaxe John Frere of Hoxne 1
Page 204 and engraving XIV by John Frere in Archaeologia 13, 1800. In June of 1797 Frere wrote to the Society of Antiquaries describing that, in the same month

1863 Lyells Antiquity of Man desktop
Printers page title and frontispiece engraving from Charles Lyells 1863 " The Geological Evidences of the Antiquity of Man" together with a paleolithic flint handaxe from the Thames gravels

Stone Age Artists
Coloured illustration depicting Stone Age artists of the Upper Palaeolithic or Reindeer Period. Their art dates from 32, 000 to 10, 000 years ago

Prehistoric tomb, Sweden
Prehistoric tomb, coloured cutaway artwork. The tomb depicted here dates from the Stone Age, and is based on tombs found in Axevalla and Luttra, in Sweden

Cave Dwelling Achtal
The Palaeolithic cave dwelling at Achtal. Here animal and Neanderthal remains were found in the mid 19th century

Warfare Furfooz / Figuier
A Stone Age battle at the Furfooz site, France

Stone Age Carving
Stone age sculptor working with stone tools at the Laugerie Basse site, France

Palaeolithic axes, Southwest Desert, Libya, North Africa, Africa

Primitive Sculptors
Primitive sculptor of the Reindeer Period (part of the palaeolithic era) carving an antler

Les Eyzies Bison (2)
Painting of a bison in a palaeolithic cave (2 of 2)

Les Eyzies Bison (1)
Painting of a bison in a palaeolithic cave (1 of 2)

Altamira Wolf Painting
Painting of a wolf in a palaeolithic cave

Altamira Deer Painting
Painting of a deer in a palaeolithic cave

Altamira Bison Painting
Painting of a bison in a palaeolithic cave

Altamira Boar Painting
Painting of a boar in a palaeolithic cave

Interior / Mother & Child
A domestic interior during the Reindeer period (part of the Palaeolithic era): a mother and her child sit by the fireside as father returns from the days hunt

Primitive Bread Making
Primitive bread-making in the Stone Age (Palaeolithic era)

Stone Age Baking
Stone age baking over the fire (Palaeolithic era)

Hunting deer during the Palaeolithic Era
Men hunting deer during the Palaeolithic Era

Stone Age men hunting reindeer
Hunting reindeer during the Stone Age (Palaeolithic Era)

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Palaeolithic: Journey into the Ancient World" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of Palaeolithic, a period that dates back thousands of years. From intricate cave paintings to enigmatic figurines, this era has left behind an extraordinary legacy for us to unravel. One remarkable site is Lascaux II, where a replica of its famous cave painting transports us to a time when early humans expressed their creativity on stone walls. These Stone-Age cave paintings found in Chauvet, France offer glimpses into their daily lives and spiritual beliefs. Speaking of Chauvet, it seems this region was truly an artistic hub during the Stone Age. The abundance and diversity of these ancient artworks continue to astound researchers today. Each stroke tells a story - stories that have survived centuries. But Palaeolithic isn't just about art; it's also about fascinating creatures that once roamed our planet. Take the Siberian unicorn or Elasmotherium sibiricum as an example – an awe-inspiring creature captured in illustrations from 1908. Such discoveries remind us how diverse life on Earth used to be. The Venus figurines are another intriguing aspect of this era. Whether it's the Venus of Brassempouy or the iconic Venus of Willendorf, these Stone Age masterpieces provide insights into human perceptions of beauty and fertility at that time. And let's not forget our ancestors. Homo rudolfensis (KNM-ER 1470) and Homo habilis (KNM-ER 1813) represent important milestones in human evolution during Palaeolithic times. Their remains shed light on our own origins and how we became who we are today. Lastly, there are carvings like those from Magdalenian culture – intricate works etched onto stone surfaces with precision and skill. These carvings serve as evidence for sophisticated craftsmanship and the cultural significance of art in Palaeolithic societies.