An extraordinary Acheulean handaxe knapped around a fossil shell circa 500,000-300,000 years ago.
The maker appears to have deliberately flaked around the shell to preserve and place it in a central position. As a result this handaxe has been described as an early example of artistic thought.
From West Tofts, Norfolk.
Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge, Courtesy Alison Fisk
Ah, forgot to post the painting studies that were made for the sea lion piece, so, yeah. Have that and another study page for a project that is currently in the works. ✏️
All the "inktobers" for this week (taking a break for the weekend) !
I. Hérault / Herald · II. Piqueur / Kennelkeeper · III. Échanson / Cupbearer · IV. Naturaliste / Naturalist · V. Comédien / Comedian · VI. Chirurgien / Surgeon
Sad to say that the beautiful sleepy collie whose drawings you all loved passed away last month at the mighty age of 17, still able to trot up mountains right til the end. You are missed, Lexie!