Neolithic Silex Arrow head (No reserve price)
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Three Neolithic Indian? Actually Neolithic flint arrowheads from Mali in very good condition, with lengths between 2.5 and 4.8 cm.
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Description from the seller
Museum-quality!
Magnificent lot of 3 arrowheads in colored flint, authentic Neolithic pieces.
Originating from the Tenere region.
Arrowheads of very high quality and nice size. In very good condition.
Varied shapes in beautiful materials. Very fine retouching showing the dexterity and talent of the prehistoric artisan. These points are little jewels of craftsmanship.
Beautiful desert patina.
Three different typologies.
- A beautiful foliate-point with substantial denticles all around the point in a material with a beautiful patina.
- A disymmetric finned point with a tang and a long, fine point.
- And the last with fins and tang of very fine workmanship in a highly patinated material.
Rare piece in excellent condition.
Length: from 2.5 cm to 4.8 cm.
Origin: Africa, Mali-Ténéré.
The lot comes from an old private collection bought at auction.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is 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!
Magnificent lot of 3 arrowheads in colored flint, authentic Neolithic pieces.
Originating from the Tenere region.
Arrowheads of very high quality and nice size. In very good condition.
Varied shapes in beautiful materials. Very fine retouching showing the dexterity and talent of the prehistoric artisan. These points are little jewels of craftsmanship.
Beautiful desert patina.
Three different typologies.
- A beautiful foliate-point with substantial denticles all around the point in a material with a beautiful patina.
- A disymmetric finned point with a tang and a long, fine point.
- And the last with fins and tang of very fine workmanship in a highly patinated material.
Rare piece in excellent condition.
Length: from 2.5 cm to 4.8 cm.
Origin: Africa, Mali-Ténéré.
The lot comes from an old private collection bought at auction.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is 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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