26. An amazing tool featuring an effigy

The Skull-Hammer

Presentation on an unique tool

Yes, this is a very unique item. Forget everything you saw in paleolithic tools. It is basically a Hammer, but with a fire starter on his back, a notch to take measurement for your handle (or something else) on his back and a notch to work your handle (or something else) on the front. If it's not enough, it has the effigy of a skull carved on it:

(click to magnify)

The skull-hammer has been placed on a handle and tied with a string to demonstrate what it would have looked like in the days it was being used. Look at the video for a better understanding :

Size: ~11.5cm
Material: Stone

Restored: A little (was partially covered by gangue).

Provenance: Mojave Desert (California part), USA

Estimated period: Upper Paleolithic (certainly older)