Sahara Silex Arrow head

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Néolithique Saharan silex scraper, a very large example with excellent patina, measuring 13 cm by 4.6 cm, acquired in 1980 from a Belgian collection and previously owned by Collection privée.

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Very large - scraper - exceptional - Neolithic - Collection of forms, these objects are from the Sahara! North Africa ..
Very rare object .......

Very, very beautiful patina.... museum piece , .

Dimension 13 cm X 4, 6 CM !!

Ex Belgian collection from the 70s
Tenere-culture, 5200/2500 BCE.

Provenance/backstory :
The supplier can demonstrate that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.

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Very large - scraper - exceptional - Neolithic - Collection of forms, these objects are from the Sahara! North Africa ..
Very rare object .......

Very, very beautiful patina.... museum piece , .

Dimension 13 cm X 4, 6 CM !!

Ex Belgian collection from the 70s
Tenere-culture, 5200/2500 BCE.

Provenance/backstory :
The supplier can demonstrate that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.

Express mail + insurance

Important information :
The supplier guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all required permits
will be arranged for the shipment of this lot.
If this takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.


Legal notices
The seller guarantees that the object has been obtained legally and is able to 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 provenance of the object.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are (already) obtained.
The seller will immediately inform the buyer in case of delay in obtaining these permits.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Sahara
Country of Origin
Africa
Century/timeframe
Néolithique
Material
Silex
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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Objects sold
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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.

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