Silex Collection

Three serrated points, from Volgu, Solutrean Period, 20000-15000 BC (flint)
XIR62268 Three serrated points, from Volgu, Solutrean Period, 20000-15000 BC (flint) by Prehistoric; Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St. Germain-en-Laye, France; out of copyright

Piano De Silex - 1
Honore Baudres geological piano uses a series of selected stones, each of which emits a different note when struck

Axes. Middle Paleolithic. Photography. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. SPAIN
CUL4868532 Axes. Middle Paleolithic. Photography. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Hoyo de Manzanares; (add.info.: Axes)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Silex; Kieselstein (engraving)
7197571 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Silex; Kieselstein (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silex; Kieselstein)

Knife carved with battle scenes, from Gebel el-Arak, Naqada II period, c
XIR90567 Knife carved with battle scenes, from Gebel el-Arak, Naqada II period, c.3500-3100 (flint & hippopotamus ivory) by Egyptian, Predynastic Period (c.5000-c.3100 BC); height: 25.5 cm; Louvre

Skull with flint knives stuck in the mouth and nose (mixed media) (detail of 397394)
REV397395 Skull with flint knives stuck in the mouth and nose (mixed media) (detail of 397394) by Aztec; Museo del Templo Mayor, Mexico City, Mexico; out of copyright

Aztec ritual objects from the south east corner of the Templo Mayor and dated to 1469-81
REV397394 Aztec ritual objects from the south east corner of the Templo Mayor and dated to 1469-81 (mixed media) by Aztec; Museo del Templo Mayor, Mexico City

Trade card with an an image of a flint axe (chromolitho)
963942 Trade card with an an image of a flint axe (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Armes et outils des premiers habitants de la Gaule (engraving)
963520 Armes et outils des premiers habitants de la Gaule (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armes et outils des premiers habitants de la Gaule)

Le premier atelier de l industrie humaine, ou l atelier de fabrication et de polissage des silex a Pressigny (engraving)
957764 Le premier atelier de l industrie humaine, ou l atelier de fabrication et de polissage des silex a Pressigny (engraving) by Bayard

Spain. Magdalenian (16000-15000). Scapula depicting a figure
Spain. Upper Palaeolithic. Magdalenian (16000-15000). Scapula depicting a figure of a female deer. Made with a flint burin. From El Castillo Cave, Cantabria. National Archaeological Museum. Madrid

Core stone, used for making tools, c. 250000 BC (flint)
XMN204900 Core stone, used for making tools, c.250000 BC (flint) by Prehistoric; Musee de Picardie, Amiens, France; Giraudon; out of copyright

Prehistoric stone tools, from the Grotte de Placard, 80000-35000 BC (flint)
XIR208451 Prehistoric stone tools, from the Grotte de Placard, 80000-35000 BC (flint) by Paleolithic; Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St. Germain-en-Laye, France; out of copyright

Silex knives (3rd-2nd mil. BC). Decorative Arts

Weapons. Silex arrow tip with bifacial retouching. Bronze Age. Proc: SPAIN. Tirig. Cova dels Melons

Silex Bay, Yorkshire, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Four British Paleolithic handaxes
Four pointed British paleolithic (Mode 2 acheulian) handaxes. These were made from flint (silex) by Homo Heidelbergensis between approximately 400, 000 and 100, 000 years ago

Prehistoric Industry
Inhabitants of the Baltic island of Rugen engaged in making utensils of silex (flint)

Stone Age Silex
Primitive craftsmanship - making and polishing silex at Pressigny, probably during the late Stone Age

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"Silex: Unveiling the Ancient Artistry and Utility of Flint" Discover the captivating world of silex, a remarkable material that has left an indelible mark on human history. These three serrated points from Volgu, dating back to the Solutrean Period (20000-15000 BC), serve as silent witnesses to our ancestors' ingenuity. Step into the enchanting realm of music with Piano De Silex - 1, where melodies once resonated through its flint keys. Le Vocabulaire Illustre introduces us to the diverse linguistic landscape surrounding silex, known as Kieselstein in German engraving. Immerse yourself in ancient battles depicted on a knife carved during Egypt's Naqada II period at Gebel el-Arak. Marvel at the intricate details and craftsmanship that bring these scenes to life. A hauntingly intriguing sight awaits you with a skull adorned by flint knives stuck in its mouth and nose. This mixed media artwork, detail of 397394, offers a glimpse into mysterious rituals and beliefs from times long past. Journey across continents and centuries as we encounter Aztec ritual objects found near Templo Mayor. Dating back to 1469-81, these artifacts shed light on ceremonial practices intertwined with silex's significance. Trade card enthusiasts will delight in an image showcasing a chromolitho depiction of a flint axe—an emblematic tool that shaped civilizations throughout history. Leaping forward through time, an engraving titled "Armes et outils des premiers habitants de la Gaule" showcases Gaul's early inhabitants wielding their trusty silex weapons—a testament to their resourcefulness and survival skills. Witness humanity's first workshop—the birthplace of industry—at Pressigny through another evocative engraving. Here lies evidence fabrication and polishing techniques employed by our earliest ancestors.