Danish Mesolithic Period Flint Core Chisel weight Few cultures have left behind

Few cultures have left behind such hauntingly minimalist yet expressive art

and transportation like this palanquin

with resin and original binding thread still intact

In Vodun cosmology

Bente Philippsen & John Meadows

Danish Mesolithic Period Flint Core Chisel weight Few cultures have left behindErteblle Culture, c. 54003950 BC, Denmark A striking example of late Mesolithic craftsmanship, this flint core chisel hails from the heart of Erteblle territory in northern Denmark. Carefully shaped with a slender body and narrow, pointed edge, this elegant tool was designed for precise carving of wood or bonean indispensable implement in the day to day life of a Mesolithic artisan. Core chisels such as this are closely related to core axes, sharing