Neolithic Silex Arrow head (No reserve price)
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Description from the seller
Museum quality!
Magnificent set of 3 arrowheads. In colored flint, authentic from the Neolithic period.
Coming from the Ténérée region.
Very high-quality tips of a nice size. Very good condition.
Varied shapes in beautiful materials. Very fine retouching showing the dexterity and talent of the prehistoric craftsman. These points are little jewels of goldsmithing.
Beautiful desert patina.
Three different typologies. A beautiful, large foliate point. One with wings and a peduncle set in a beautifully colored flint, and the last one foliate and toothed along all its edges.
Rare piece in very good condition.
Length: from 4.5 cm to 6.3 cm.
Origin: Africa, Mali-Ténéré.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at an auction.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will take care of obtaining the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if it takes more than a few days.
Museum quality!
Magnificent set of 3 arrowheads. In colored flint, authentic from the Neolithic period.
Coming from the Ténérée region.
Very high-quality tips of a nice size. Very good condition.
Varied shapes in beautiful materials. Very fine retouching showing the dexterity and talent of the prehistoric craftsman. These points are little jewels of goldsmithing.
Beautiful desert patina.
Three different typologies. A beautiful, large foliate point. One with wings and a peduncle set in a beautifully colored flint, and the last one foliate and toothed along all its edges.
Rare piece in very good condition.
Length: from 4.5 cm to 6.3 cm.
Origin: Africa, Mali-Ténéré.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at an auction.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will take care of obtaining the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if it takes more than a few days.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Neolithic
Country of Origin
Mali
Century/ Timeframe
5200 ; 2500 av JC
Material
Silex
Acquired from
Auction house
Condition
Very good
Year acquired
2022
Country acquired from
France
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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