{"product_id":"aterian-tools","title":"Aterian Stone Tool - Authentic North African Middle Paleolithic Specimen","description":"\u003cp\u003eTool making is one of the defining behaviors that separates the human lineage from all other animals. Early in human history, in the Middle Paleolithic of North Africa, a new technological culture developed: the \u003cstrong\u003eAterians\u003c\/strong\u003e. Known for their advanced techniques and the differentiation of their tools - including distinctive tanged points that allowed hafting to handles or spears - the Aterians represent a significant cognitive and technological leap in the prehistoric record. This \u003cstrong\u003eauthentic Aterian stone tool\u003c\/strong\u003e is a complete tool as found in North Africa, presented in a glass-topped riker display case with certificate of authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Complete Tool From the Dawn of Human Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a cast. This is a genuine Aterian tool - a real stone artifact worked by human hands tens of thousands of years ago in North Africa, at a time when modern human behavior was still emerging and diversifying. Each tool is unique in color, size, and shape. Some will show wear from thousands of years of use and subsequent time in the earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Authentic Aterian Stone Tool for Human Origins Collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach specimen includes a Mini Museum certificate of authenticity and informational display card. Explore more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/era-prehistoric-art-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003ePrehistoric Collection\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/natural-history-collection\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eNatural History Collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80-112-0130-201-39\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Complete Aterian tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e North Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Middle Paleolithic\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDisplay:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass-topped riker display case, 4.5 in x 3.5 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Certificate of authenticity and informational card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mini Museum","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43171394551921,"sku":"80-112-0130-201-39","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/add-on-aterian-02-1000.jpg?v=1777052847","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/aterian-tools","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}