A-grade Flint Leaf-Shaped Half-Barbed Spearhead – British Stone Age Lithic Tool Artefact from Cornwall | Genuine Prehistoric Weapon with COA

Description

This listing offers a rare A-grade Flint Lithic Leaf-Shaped Half-Barbed Spearhead, an original British Stone Age artefact from Cornwall, UK. This expertly crafted tool represents the apex of early prehistoric technology, likely used as a hunting spear tip by Mesolithic or Neolithic peoples.

The spearhead displays a classic leaf-shaped body with a partial barb on one side, indicative of a transitional design between barbed and leaf-form projectile points. It was likely hafted onto a wooden shaft for hunting large game. This artefact exhibits careful knapping and intentional symmetry, hallmarks of functional craftsmanship from early human societies.

The item has been discovered, cleaned, and curated by our specialist team. The specimen you see in the photos is the exact piece you will receive, and is accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.

Artefact Overview:

• Artefact Type: Spearhead – leaf-shaped, half-barbed
• Material: High-quality Cornish flint
• Cultural Attribution: Mesolithic to Neolithic
• Estimated Age: Circa 8000–3000 BCE
• Region of Origin: Cornwall, United Kingdom
• Condition: A-grade – superb knapping, clear morphology
• Scale Reference: 1cm cube shown in the image

Typology & Morphology:

• Shape: Symmetrical leaf-form body with a defined tapering point
• Barbing: Half-barbed on one side – potentially for increased wound channeling and retention
• Knapping Technique: Pressure-flaked or percussion-flaked, evident from refined edgework
• Functionality: Designed for penetration and hafting – suitable for hunting use
• Use-Wear Indicators: Edge polish and potential hafting traces on base

Geological & Environmental Context:

• Material Source: Cretaceous flint nodules formed in marine chalk beds
• Depositional Environment: Likely a surface find or shallow subsurface retrieval from prehistoric activity zones
• Site Type: Cornwall – known for rare but significant prehistoric lithic scatter sites
• Tool Use Setting: Woodland and coastal hunting environments; seasonal camps or hunting ranges

Significance:

• Rare Form: Half-barbed flint spearheads are less commonly found than full-barbed or unbarbed types
• Educational Value: Great for display, academic study, or comparative typology
• Authenticity: Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity confirming its prehistoric origin
• Collector Appeal: Excellent condition, provenance, and typological significance

Summary:

• Item: A-grade Flint Lithic Half-Barbed Leaf-Shaped Spearhead
• Function: Prehistoric hunting weapon tip
• Region: Cornwall, UK
• Age: ~8000–3000 BCE
• Material: Marine-formed Cretaceous flint
• Period: Mesolithic to Neolithic
• Authenticity: 100% Genuine | With Certificate
• Photographed: You receive the exact item shown
• Scale Reference: See 1cm cube in photo

Note:

All of our Artefacts are 100% Genuine Specimens & come with a Certificate of Authenticity.

The item in the photos is the actual piece you will receive.