Neolithic Stone Grinding Wheel For Shaping Beads -mineralogy
Neolithic stone grinding wheel for shaping beads
Western Sahara.
87 x 120.9 mm.
673 g.
During the late Neolithic period, beads were crafted using various techniques. A common method involved grinding them by hand on abrasive stones, such as the grooved grinding stone shown here. Featuring radiating grooves, these stones allowed artisans to shape and polish hard materials—such as carnelian, agate, and quartz—by rotating the beads back and forth using sand and water as abrasives.
RARE.
350 €
Period: Before 16th century
Style: Other Style
Condition: Excellent condition
Material: Stone
Reference (ID): 1818714
Availability: In stock
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