Neolithic Green Jasper Axe | Ténéré, Niger | c. 4500–6000 Years Old dried_cicadas Species: Torynorrhina flammea

Species: Torynorrhina flammea

Pulchriphyllium pulchrifolium is perhaps the most aptly named insect in the entire Phylliidae family — both its genus name Pulchriphyllium and species name pulchrifolium derive from the Latin for “beautiful leaf”

and behaviourally fascinating addition to any serious natural history collection or comparative anatomy study

Quantity: Five (5) male specimens

natural history art

Neolithic Green Jasper Axe | Ténéré, Niger | c. 4500–6000 Years Old dried_cicadas Species: Torynorrhina flammeaA substantial Neolithic axe head knapped from vivid green jasper, sourced from the Tnr region of northern Niger. Dating to approximately 45006000 years ago, this piece represents the skilled lithic craftsmanship of Saharan Neolithic cultures at a time when the region supported thriving human populations. Green jasper prized for its exceptional hardness and fine grain was a preferred material for functional tools, particularly woodworking implements.