Neolithic Argilite Arrow head (No reserve price)
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Lot of 10 authentic Neolithic arrow points in argilite with a polished desert patina, each 2.2 to 3.5 cm long, provenance Niger and collected in the 1950s, from a private collection, condition Very good.
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Lot of 10 authentic Neolithic arrow points in argillite.
Very beautiful, lustrous desert patina.
Beautiful and fine retouching and typical shapes.
The material of these points has often been mistaken for fossil wood due to the successive layers that can be observed. These are, in fact, the stratigraphic layers of the sedimentary deposits that fossilized.
These points are aesthetically pleasing and finely crafted.
Dimensions: from 2.2 cm to 3.5 cm
Provenance: Niger.
Points collected in the 1950s.
The lot comes from a private collection.
Shipped as a bubble mailer.
WARNING: NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.
Important information. The seller guarantees 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.
Lot of 10 authentic Neolithic arrow points in argillite.
Very beautiful, lustrous desert patina.
Beautiful and fine retouching and typical shapes.
The material of these points has often been mistaken for fossil wood due to the successive layers that can be observed. These are, in fact, the stratigraphic layers of the sedimentary deposits that fossilized.
These points are aesthetically pleasing and finely crafted.
Dimensions: from 2.2 cm to 3.5 cm
Provenance: Niger.
Points collected in the 1950s.
The lot comes from a private collection.
Shipped as a bubble mailer.
WARNING: NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.
Important information. The seller guarantees 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
Niger
Century/timeframe
-5200 ; - 2500 Av J.C
Material
Argilite
Acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Very good
Year acquired
2000
Country acquired from
France
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Previous owner - country acquired from
Niger
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