Paleolithic Collection (#4)

La Scaux cave painting of Aurochs
A paleolithic cave painting from La Scaux of Aurochs, an extinct breed of cattle

Paleolithic cave-painting of a bison and ibex in the Salon Noir of the Grotte de Niaux

Paleolithic engraved bone with reindeer, fish, and<> designs from Lortet, Hautes Pyrenees, France

Paleolithic female figure of baked clay from a mammoth-hunters camp in Dolni Vestonice, Moravia

Paleolithic spear-straightener
Section of a Paleolithic spear-straightener made of carved reindeer horn, from la Madeleine in France

Paleolithic carving of a bison from la Madeleine in France. It was used as a spear-thrower, and is carved in the shape of a bison licking its side, carved from reindeer antler

Paleolithic Skull of Grimaldi man (replica)
Skull of Grimaldi man, an adolescent discovered in Baousse Rosse one the Cote de Azure. It is debated whether he is neanderthal, cro-magnon, or something else entirely

Paleolithic flint handaxe, 18th century BC
A Paleolithic flint handaxe from France, 18th century BC

Paleolithic ivory female head
A female head made out of ivory from Brassemboury, France

Paleolithic Polishing-Stone
Paleolithic polishing-stone for sharpening bone harpoons from the Dordogne region, France

Paleolithic cave-painting of a Bison and Man from Lascaux

Paleolithic cave-painting of a horse and human hands from France
Paleolithic cave-painting of a horse and human hands from Peche Merle, France

Paleolithic cave-painting of Bison from Spain
Paleolithic cave-painting of bison from Altamira, Spain

Paleolithic Skull of Grimaldi man, his species unknown
Skull of Grimaldi man, an adolescent discovered in Baousse Rosse one the Cote de Azure. It is debated whether he is neanderthal, cro-magnon, or something else entirely

A paleolithic carved bone horse from Bruniquel, France

A paleolithic cave painting of Aurochs from Altamira, Spain

Venus of Willendorf, Stone Age oolitic limestone carving, c24, 000-c22, 000 BC. A carved female figure, discovered at a Palaeolithic site at Willendorf, Austria in 1908

Bison, copy of a Palaeolithic cave painting at Altamira, northern Spain, 1913. The original cave paintings at Altamira were produced between about 14, 000 and 12, 000 BC

Horse and Hind, Palaeolithic cave painting from Altamira, southern Spain, c16, 000-c9000 BC
Horse and Hind, Palaeolithic cave painting from Altamira, southern Spain, c16000-c9000 BC

Paleolithic hand-axe of the Acheulian type, from Swakscombe, Kent. From the British Museums collection

Paleolithic flint tools From the British Museums collection. From left to right, from Moravia, Kents Cavern, Cats hole cave, Bordeilles, Laugerie Haute

Paleolithic Dart Point, Folsom New Mexico, North America, c9000 BC-8000 BC
Paleolithic Dart Point, Folsom New Mexico, North America, c9000BC-8000BC

North American Indian Archaic Stone chipped Spear Point, Paleolithic
North American Indian Archaic Stone chipped Spear Point. Paleolithic. End of Pleistocene Period, Hamilton County, Tennessee, USA

Avelines hole, a paleolithic cave dwelling, 12000 BC
Avelines hole, a paleolithic cave dwelling in the Mendip hills, Somerset, England. A view of the entrance from outside, 12000 BC

Skeleton of Man. Skhull Cave (Me arat Hagedi). Middle Paleolithic period. Ca. 100, 000 years before the present. 40-50 years old of the arcahic Homo Sapiens Sapiens

Abrigo del Navazo. Roc art of the Iberian Mediterranean Basin or Levantine art. Province of Teruel. Aragon. Spain

Paleolithic. Baltic area. Europe. Settlements of the first r
prehistory. Paleolithic. Baltic area. Europe. Settlements of the first reindeer hunters. Lithic industry. Museum of History and Navigation. Riga. Latvia

Spain. Cantabria. Cave of Altamira. Bison
Spain. Cantabria. Cave of Altamira. Upper Paleolithic Paintings. Bison. Polychrome ceiling. Around Santillana del Mar. World Heritage Site by UNESCO

Stone tool. Lower Paleolithic (30. 000 -10. 000 BC). Flint bif
Stone tool. Lower Paleolithic (30.000 -10.000 BC). Flint biface from Balaguer. County Museum of Noguera. Balaguer. Catalonia. Spain

Prehistory. Paleolithic. Spain. Archaeologcal site of Atapuerca. Railway Trench. It provides the oldest hominid fossils found so far on the Iberian Peninsula

Flint tools used by reindeer hunters. Solbjerg, Lolland. Ahr
Flint tools used by reindeer hunters. From the camp at Solbjerg, Lolland. Ahrensburg Culture. Mesolithic. Northwestern Europe. 9500 BC. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Hand axes of quartzite. Petite Lande, France. Mousterian Culture. 100000-40000 BC. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Hand axes of flint. Aisne Valley, France. Mousterian Culture. 100000-40000 BC. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Lithic industry. Tools used by reindeer hunters. Solbjerg, L
Lithic industry. Tools used by reindeer hunters. From the camp at Solbjerg, Lolland. Ahrensburg Culture. Mesolithic. Northwestern Europe. 12200 BC. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Rockshelter of Abric Romani. Spain
Rockshelter of Abric Romani. Middle Paleolithic. Capellades. Catalonia. Spain

Quartzite cleaver and bifaces. Middle Paleolithic or Mouste
Prehistory. Middle Paleolithic or Mousterian (90, 000 to 35, 000 BC). Quartzite cleaver and bifaces of Aranzaduya (Urbasa). Museum of Navarre. Pamplona. Spain

Palaeolithic L scape
A paleolithic landscape Date: circa 30, 000 BC

Horse-head engraved on bone
Late Pleistocene wild horses head engraved on the right fourth metatarsal bone of a horse, specimen (NHM 38745). Found among horse remains from the Late Magdalenian site of Roc du Courbet, Bruniquel

BREUIL, Henri (1877-1961). French abbot. Archaeologist
Henri Breuil (1877-1961), often referred to as Abbe Breuil. French Catholic priest, archaeologist, anthropologist, ethnologist and geologist. Portrait

Illustration that recreates the hunting of large mammals (mammoths, woolly rhinos and elephants) using traps during the Upper Paleolithic. Painting

Chopper. Lower Paleolithic
Chopper on pebble. Lower Paleolithic. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. Proc: SPAIN. CATALONIA. GERONA. Torroella de Montgr� Cau del Duc

Cantabria. Camargo. Cave of El Pendo
SPAIN. Camargo. Escobedo de Camargo. El Pendo cave. World Heritage Site since 2008. Upper Paleolithic. Magdalenian. Cave

Illustration of Middle Paleolithic Aterian nosed point tool

Acheulean Hand Axe (stone)
XBP693814 Acheulean Hand Axe (stone) by Paleolithic; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Rock painting of a leaping cow and a frieze of small horses, c. 17000 BC (cave painting)
XTD54243 Rock painting of a leaping cow and a frieze of small horses, c.17000 BC (cave painting) by Prehistoric; Caves of Lascaux, Dordogne, France; out of copyright

Head of a Neanderthal Man, from Nuestro Siglo, published Barcelona, 1883
KW378977 Head of a Neanderthal Man, from Nuestro Siglo, published Barcelona, 1883 (litho) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Neanderthal Skull, discovered on Mt Carmel, Palestine c. 1920 (bone)
XBP343142 Neanderthal Skull, discovered on Mt Carmel, Palestine c.1920 (bone) by Prehistoric; Private Collection; (add.info)

Bisons, from the Caves at Altamira, c. 15000 BC (cave painting)
XIR42413 Bisons, from the Caves at Altamira, c.15000 BC (cave painting) by Prehistoric; Altamira, Spain; out of copyright

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"Journey into the Paleolithic: Exploring Stone-Age Cave Paintings and Ancient Artifacts" Step back in time as we delve into the fascinating world of the Paleolithic era. From the breathtaking replica of Lascaux II cave paintings to the mesmerizing stone-age cave paintings found in Chauvet, France, these ancient artworks offer a glimpse into our distant past. In Chauvet, France, we are transported to a time when early humans expressed their creativity through intricate drawings on cave walls. The detailed depictions of animals and scenes from everyday life provide valuable insights into their culture and way of living. As we venture further, we encounter more captivating finds such as the Venus of Brassempouy - a small ivory figurine representing one of humanity's earliest known representations of a human face. This delicate artifact reminds us that art has always been an essential part of our existence. Moving across borders, Spain reveals its own treasure trove at Altamira Caves in Santillana de Mar. Here, bison come alive with remarkable realism on rock surfaces. These masterpieces showcase not only artistic talent but also an intimate connection between early humans and nature. Back in France, Pech Merle cave presents us with another extraordinary sight - dotted patterns adorning its walls like celestial constellations. These enigmatic markings leave us pondering their significance and purpose within this ancient society. The journey wouldn't be complete without mentioning the iconic Venus figures that have captivated archaeologists for centuries. From Venus of Laussel to various other iterations found throughout Europe during this period, these sculptures symbolize fertility and female power while shedding light on gender roles prevalent at that time. Finally, let's not forget about one of the most famous pieces from Lascaux - Bison from Nave. Standing tall at 7 feet and 5 inches high, this majestic creature showcases Style III artwork dating back to approximately 15, 000 B. C.