Stone Tool Collection

Page 175. This bottle must have been twice in the fire, being of green glass within
5670073 Page 175. This bottle must have been twice in the fire, being of green glass within and stained on the outside; head of an Irish arrow, made of flint

Salado culture prehistoric metate y mano for grinding corn, Arizona
Maize grinding stones at Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park, a multi-storied Salado village inhabited circa 1225-1400 AD, Arizona. Digital photograph

Stone Age hunters
Europeans of the Stone Age preparing for a hunt. Antique hand-colored print

Cave men battling prehistoric beasts
Early humans contending with prehistoric monsters. Color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

Prehistoric flint knife

Bronze Age tools and utensils, artwork C016 / 8289
Bronze Age tools and utensils. Artwork of humans producing tools and utensils in Bronze Age Europe. Shown here is the making of earthenware pottery, the milling of cereal grains

Homo ergaster, artwork C013 / 9576
Homo ergaster. Artwork of Homo ergaster early humans using tools. H. ergaster was a hominid that emerged about 1.9 million years ago in Africa

Stone tool, Sima de los Huesos. This hand axe, called Excalibur, is the only stone tool to be found at Sima de los Huesos (Pit of Bones)

1860s Charles Lyell portrait photo cdv
CDV photograph of Sir Charles Lyell (14th November 1797-22 February 1875) by John Watkins taken some time in the 1860 s. Lyell began his career as a lawyer

Palaeolithic stone tool use, artwork C016 / 8301
Palaeolithic stone tool use. Artwork of a human in palaeolithic (Stone Age) Europe using a stone tool to break open a pine cone for its edible seeds (kernels)

Palaeolithic goat hunting, artwork C016 / 8282
Palaeolithic goat hunting, artwork. Artwork of humans hunting mountain goats in palaeolithic (Stone Age) Europe. The goat is pushed off a cliff (upper left) and then cut up for its meat, skin

Natural history specimens, 18th century C015 / 6065
Natural history specimens, 18th-century artwork. From top are prehistoric items: a log canoe found in Lancashire, a stone tool, and a copper tool

Oldowan stone tool C015 / 6435
Oldowan stone tool. Prehistoric stone tool being held in a hand. This stone tool is from the Oldowan stone tool industry, or Mode I, an early and primitive form of stone tool

Oldowan stone tool C015 / 6434
Oldowan stone tool. Prehistoric stone tool being held in a hand. This stone tool is from the Oldowan stone tool industry, or Mode I, an early and primitive form of stone tool

Mousterian stone tool C015 / 6436
Mousterian stone tool. Prehistoric stone tool being held in a hand. This stone tool is from the Mousterian stone tool industry, or Mode III. The name comes from the site of Le Moustier in France

Olduvai biface stone tool C015 / 6433
Olduvai biface stone tool (hand axe). Prehistoric hand axe stone tool being held in a hand. This stone tool was discovered at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

Olduvai biface stone tool C015 / 6432
Olduvai biface stone tool (hand axe). Silhouette of a prehistoric hand axe stone tool against the setting Sun. This stone tool was discovered at Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania

Homo habilis hunting, artwork C013 / 9577
Homo habilis hunting. Artwork of Homo habilis early humans using tools to butcher their prey. H. habilis is thought to have lived approximately 2 to 1.6 million years ago in East Africa

Neanderthal stone tool C013 / 6555
Neanderthal stone tool. Stone tool with a point, made by Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis). This tool was discovered at Tabun, Israel

Levallois stone tools. Hand holding a rock hammer to demonstrate the creation of Levallois stone tools. Levallois was a technique that was first used in the lower palaeolithic (stone age)

Acheulean stone tools. Hand holding a rock hammer to demonstrate the creation of an Acheulean stone tool. Acheulean tools were first made in the lower palaeolithic (stone age)

1840 Boucher De Perthes colour portrait
Colour Portrait of Boucher De Perthes. French pioneering archaeologist who discovered in situ prehistoric flint implements in the gravels of the Somme Valley

Prehistoric stone tools. Artwork of examples of stone tools used by prehistoric cultures. Such stone tools are classified according to their complexity

Stone tool, Gran Dolina. This stone tool was formed by striking the stone to produce a continuous edge on one or both sides

Stone tools, Gran Dolina. Examples of stone tools found next to human fossils in level TD6 of the Gran Dolina site. The technique used for the manufacturing of these stone tools was to hit a piece of

Olduwan stone tools. These are the oldest tools found at the Olduvai Gorge, Tanzania. The oldest tools here date to around 1.85 million years ago

Stone tool, Galeria. This stone tool was formed by striking the stone to produce a continuous edge on one or both sides. The most typical piece, characteristic of the Acheulean

1863-1867 Changed view of human antiquity
The " Appearnace of Man" from Louis Figuiers Earth Before the Deluge 1863 (above), and below from the same book in its sixth edition of 1867. Engravings by Riou

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

1838 Cave Man engraving L Homme Fossile
Engraving of an ape-like cave man accompanying an article by Boitard in the French Magasin Universel (April 1838). This is the earliest reconstruction of a pre-historic human

1861 Fossil Man by Boitard
M. Boitards drawing of a decidedly simian fossil man was published after his death in the 1861 book " Paris Avant Les Hommes" (engraving by Moreau)

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

Sir John Evans circa 1895
Sir John Evans photo by Elliot and Fry (17 November 1823 -31 May 1908). Prehistoric archaeologist, numismatist and geologist. Father of Sir Arthur Evans the excavator of Minoan Crete

Charles Lyell portrait engraving Stoddart
Frontispiece Volume II of the " Life Letters and Journals of Sir Charles Lyell, BART" John Murray publishers 1881. Engraving by Stoddart from a photograph

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

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Native American metates y manos, or grinding stones for corn, at San Luis Rey mission, California. Digital photograph

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Mohawk weapons: a deer-shank tomahawk and a scalping knife. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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"Unearthing the Past: A Glimpse into the World of Stone Tools" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of stone tools, where ancient civilizations left their mark on history. On page 175, a remarkable find awaits - a bottle that has endured not one, but two encounters with fire. Its green glass interior hints at its age, while its stained exterior tells tales of past adventures. Travel further back in time to witness an Irish arrowhead crafted meticulously from flint during the years 1810-17. This delicate artifact showcases the skill and precision possessed by our ancestors as they honed their hunting techniques. The Salado culture prehistoric metate y mano discovered in Arizona transports us to an era when grinding corn was a vital part of daily life. Imagine the laborious efforts required to transform kernels into sustenance using this stone tool. Stone Age hunters come alive through artwork C013/9576 depicting Homo ergaster, showcasing their resourcefulness and resilience in surviving harsh environments. Their ability to fashion tools from natural materials allowed them to thrive amidst challenging circumstances. A glimpse into Charles Lyell's portrait photo from the 1860s reveals his deep fascination with geological wonders and his contribution to understanding Earth's history. His work sheds light on how these stone tools were formed over millennia. Imagine cave men battling prehistoric beasts for survival - a scene captured vividly through captivating imagery that takes us back thousands of years. These primitive warriors relied heavily on their trusty stone weapons as they fought tooth and nail against formidable creatures. Prehistoric flint knives take center stage, reminding us of our ancestors' ingenuity in crafting sharp implements for various purposes – be it hunting or everyday tasks essential for survival. Palaeolithic they use is beautifully depicted through artwork C016/8301, offering insights into early human societies' technological advancements during this pivotal period in history.