Neolithic flint Tool - 14 cm (No reserve price)

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Two Neolithic flint herminettes or hunting-point weapons from Africa (Niger), dating 10,000–80,000 BP, with a stand; dimensions 14×5 cm and 12×4 cm; total weight 380 g; in good condition with some wear and age stains.

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2 herminettes, or hunting hand-axes
Neolithic flint bifaces
1 green jasper 12x4 cm
1 white flint 14x5 cm
weight 380 g

2 herminettes, or hunting hand-axes
Neolithic flint bifaces
1 green jasper 12x4 cm
1 white flint 14x5 cm
weight 380 g

Details

Era
Before 1400
Weight
380 g
Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
10000/80000 ans BP
Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
Africa
Acquired from
Dealer at a fair
Year acquired
1977
Material
flint
Country acquired from
Niger
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
14 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Africa
Depth
3 cm
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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