Neolithic Silex Arrow head
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Three Neolithic flint arrowheads from Mali‑Ténéré, in very good condition, each between 4.2 and 5.1 cm long.
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Description from the seller
Museum-quality!
Beautiful lot of 3 arrowhead points in colored flint, authentic Neolithic artifacts.
Origin: from the Tenéré region.
Points of very high quality and good size. In very good condition.
Varied forms in beautiful materials. Very fine retouching showing the dexterity and talent of the prehistoric craftsman. These points are tiny jewels of craftsmanship.
Lovely desert patina.
Three different typologies.
- A beautiful foliate point with very fine retouching, slightly denticulated, in a translucent and colored material.
- One with wing-like projections outward and a tang, featuring a long and slender point.
- And the last with wing-like projections and a large tang with denticles along its entire length in a translucent material.
A rare piece in very good condition.
Length: 4.2 cm to 5.1 cm.
Origin: Africa, Mali-Ténéré.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
Important information: The seller warrants that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will obtain the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Museum-quality!
Beautiful lot of 3 arrowhead points in colored flint, authentic Neolithic artifacts.
Origin: from the Tenéré region.
Points of very high quality and good size. In very good condition.
Varied forms in beautiful materials. Very fine retouching showing the dexterity and talent of the prehistoric craftsman. These points are tiny jewels of craftsmanship.
Lovely desert patina.
Three different typologies.
- A beautiful foliate point with very fine retouching, slightly denticulated, in a translucent and colored material.
- One with wing-like projections outward and a tang, featuring a long and slender point.
- And the last with wing-like projections and a large tang with denticles along its entire length in a translucent material.
A rare piece in very good condition.
Length: 4.2 cm to 5.1 cm.
Origin: Africa, Mali-Ténéré.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
Important information: The seller warrants that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will obtain the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this 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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