Ancient Coins and Antiquities

Western Sahara Neolithic, c. 10,000-6,000 BC stone ritual spheres (37), diameters range from 4.2 cm- 0.9 cm. Hand shaped from quartz and Jasper stone. [37]. All intact with varied surface wear £60-£80

All from the Shlomo Gabbay (1919-1995) collection acquired in the 1950s and 60s.

The balls were thought to be used for gaming or hunting and are also considered as funeral offerings to help with the journey to the afterlife.