Ca. 8000-6000 BC. A horn axe, a true masterpiece of early human craftsmanship. This remarkable axe boasts a unique design featuring a single, drilled hole through the blade, allowing for attachment to a handle, thus providing the user with greater control and power. During the Mesolithic period, this type of axe was a valuable tool in the daily lives of early European inhabitants. It served a variety of functions, from hunting and gathering to woodworking and other essential tasks. The tapered shape of the axe head and its flared butt made it an ideal tool for chopping, splitting, and shaping wood, while the drilled hole enabled attachment to a handle for enhanced leverage and precision.Size: L:115mm / W:70mm ; 240gProvenance: Property of a European collector, ex. Marcus Prill, 2007; formerly in private German collection.