Neolithic deer wood Axe - 6.5 cm
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Neolithic deer-wood sheath for a small polished axe, culture Néolithique, 6.5 cm by 6 cm by 3.5 cm, in very good condition, provenance Switzerland from a private collection with an auction origin.
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Very beautiful and authentic Neolithic wooden sheath made from cervid wood, originating from Switzerland. Cervid wooden sheaths appeared around 4200 BCE to haft small polished stone axes and, above all, to cushion the shocks of use. This type of sheath is found in lake-dwelling sites where such objects are very well preserved. A break in the piece caused by use has been restored long ago. You can see the traces of re-polishing of the axe around the circumference of the crown, which was polished at the same time as the axe. Dimensions at their largest: 6.5 cm × 6 cm × 3.5 cm. Provenance: Switzerland. The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction. Important information: The seller warrants 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.
Very beautiful and authentic Neolithic wooden sheath made from cervid wood, originating from Switzerland. Cervid wooden sheaths appeared around 4200 BCE to haft small polished stone axes and, above all, to cushion the shocks of use. This type of sheath is found in lake-dwelling sites where such objects are very well preserved. A break in the piece caused by use has been restored long ago. You can see the traces of re-polishing of the axe around the circumference of the crown, which was polished at the same time as the axe. Dimensions at their largest: 6.5 cm × 6 cm × 3.5 cm. Provenance: Switzerland. The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction. Important information: The seller warrants 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
France
Century/timeframe
- 4200 Av JC
Material
deer wood
Acquired from
Auction house
Condition
Very good
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
France
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
6.5 cm
Width
6 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Depth
3.5 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
6.5 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.
