Neolithic jasper Axe - 7.3 cm (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 200 - € 250
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A Neolithic green jasper flaked and polished axe head from the Adrar Bous region, Niger, in very good condition, measuring 7.3 cm by 4.4 cm by 1.4 cm, provenance from a private collection and acquired at auction in 2025.
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Very beautiful Neolithic flaked and polished hatchet or chisel in green jasper from the Adrar Bous region in Niger.
Magnificent wind turbine patina and a very aesthetic material.
Jasper tools from Adrar Bous are rare and highly sought after.
Length: 7.3 cm
Maximum width: 4.4 cm
Maximum thickness: 1.4 cm
Provenance: Niger, Adrar Bous.
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.
Very beautiful Neolithic flaked and polished hatchet or chisel in green jasper from the Adrar Bous region in Niger.
Magnificent wind turbine patina and a very aesthetic material.
Jasper tools from Adrar Bous are rare and highly sought after.
Length: 7.3 cm
Maximum width: 4.4 cm
Maximum thickness: 1.4 cm
Provenance: Niger, Adrar Bous.
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
Niger
Century/ Timeframe
-5200 ; - 2500 Av JC
Material
jasper
Acquired from
Auction house
Condition
Very good
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
France
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
7.3 cm
Width
4.4 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Depth
1.4 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Overall Length
7.2 cm
Military Context
No
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
