Neolithic Silex Arrow head - 4 cm (No reserve price)
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Neolithic flint arrowhead with fins and a tapering tang, 4 cm long, from Mali, dated 5200–2500 BC, in very good condition.
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Description from the seller
Museum-quality!
Beautiful flint point with winged blades and a 4 cm translucent flint stem, authentic from the Neolithic.
Origin: the Ténéré region.
A very high-quality point and a good size. In good condition.
Quality of retouching and fine workmanship. A real little jewel.
Beautiful desert patina.
Very fine point!
Length: 4 cm.
Origin: Africa, Mali-Ténéré.
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 flint point with winged blades and a 4 cm translucent flint stem, authentic from the Neolithic.
Origin: the Ténéré region.
A very high-quality point and a good size. In good condition.
Quality of retouching and fine workmanship. A real little jewel.
Beautiful desert patina.
Very fine point!
Length: 4 cm.
Origin: Africa, Mali-Ténéré.
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
Height
4 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Sold with stand
No
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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