Neolithic Green Jasper Axe | Ténéré, Niger | c. 4500–6000 Years Old dried_cicadas translucent whites

translucent whites

the Fijian Golden Silk Orb-Weaver

Species: Torynorrhina flammea

70–120mm per specimen

and behaviourally fascinating addition to any serious natural history collection or comparative anatomy study

Neolithic Green Jasper Axe | Ténéré, Niger | c. 4500–6000 Years Old dried_cicadas translucent whitesA substantial Neolithic axe head knapped from vivid green jasper, sourced from the Tnr region of northern Niger. Dating to approximately 45006000 years ago, this piece represents the skilled lithic craftsmanship of Saharan Neolithic cultures at a time when the region supported thriving human populations. Green jasper prized for its exceptional hardness and fine grain was a preferred material for functional tools, particularly woodworking implements.