Neolithic Silex Arrow head - 5.5 cm
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Neolithic Mali lithic arrowhead with foliate and denticulated form, 5.5 cm long, made of silex (flint), dating to 5200–2500 BCE, in very good condition.
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Museum-quality!
Magnificent foliate and denticulated flint arrowhead, 5.5 cm, authentic from the Neolithic period.
- 5200 ; - 2500 BC
From the Tenere region.
Very high-quality point. Large size.
Nice retouch quality. A real little jewel!
Beautiful desert patina.
Length: 5.5 cm
Provenance: Africa, Mali-Ténéré.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
Shipped as a bubble mailer. WARNING, NO SHIPMENTS to the UNITED STATES.
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The seller will obtain the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Museum-quality!
Magnificent foliate and denticulated flint arrowhead, 5.5 cm, authentic from the Neolithic period.
- 5200 ; - 2500 BC
From the Tenere region.
Very high-quality point. Large size.
Nice retouch quality. A real little jewel!
Beautiful desert patina.
Length: 5.5 cm
Provenance: Africa, Mali-Ténéré.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
Shipped as a bubble mailer. WARNING, NO SHIPMENTS to the UNITED STATES.
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
Mali
Century/timeframe
5200 ; 2500 av JC
Material
Silex
Acquired from
Auction house
Condition
Very good
Year acquired
2022
Country acquired from
France
Height
5.5 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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