Neolithic Thai Marble Bangle bottle Stone adzes and axes (kapak)

Stone adzes and axes (kapak) were skillfully made

Traveling by complex trade routes from the coast into inland mountain ranges

a traditionally nomadic Berber-speaking people

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The blade and faces show areas of fine early polishing

Neolithic Thai Marble Bangle bottle Stone adzes and axes (kapak)Ban Chiang or Ban Non Wat Culture, Neolithic period, c. 2200 BC 200 BC, Northeastern Thailand, Southeast Asia A fascinating and extremely rare white stone bangle, most likely carved from marble, distinguished by its elegant taper toward the outer edge and a raised lip surrounding the central perforation. The form is carefully balanced and technically accomplished, reflecting the high level of craftsmanship achieved by Neolithic communities in