Sahara Silex - Agate Arrow head
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Seven Neolithic arrowheads from the Tenere Saharan culture in Africa, made of flint and agate, with the largest at 122 mm and the smallest at 45 mm, in excellent condition, acquired in 1980 from a Belgian collection.
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7 arrowhead points. exceptional - Neolithic - Tenere - Form collection, these objects are from the Sahara!
African North ..
The largest one remains an exceptional piece, very rare, probably symbolic for ritual purposes!!
Very, very beautiful patina.... museum piece , .
Dimensions: the largest is 122 mm and the smallest is 45 mm
Ex collection Belgian from the 1970s
Tenere-cultuur, 5200/2500 v. Chr.
Provenance/background :
The supplier can demonstrate that the lot was obtained legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
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7 arrowhead points. exceptional - Neolithic - Tenere - Form collection, these objects are from the Sahara!
African North ..
The largest one remains an exceptional piece, very rare, probably symbolic for ritual purposes!!
Very, very beautiful patina.... museum piece , .
Dimensions: the largest is 122 mm and the smallest is 45 mm
Ex collection Belgian from the 1970s
Tenere-cultuur, 5200/2500 v. Chr.
Provenance/background :
The supplier can demonstrate that the lot was obtained legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Express courier + insurance
Important information :
The supplier guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all required permits are arranged for the shipment of this lot.
If this takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in due time.
Legal notices
The seller guarantees that the object was obtained legally and can prove it.
The seller has been informed by Catawiki that he must provide the documents required by the statutory and regulatory provisions of his country of residence.
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this object.
The seller will provide the buyer with all known information about the object's provenance.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are (already) obtained.
The seller will immediately inform the buyer in case of delays in obtaining these permits.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Sahara
Country of Origin
Africa
Century/timeframe
Néolithique
Material
Silex - Agate
Acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Excellent
Year acquired
1980
Ethnic group/culture
Neolithic
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Sold with stand
No
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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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.
