Sahara Silex Arrow head (No reserve price)

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Six Neolithic flint arrow points from the Sahara (Tenere culture), dating to 5200–2500 BCE, measuring 33–43 mm, in very good condition, acquired in 1980 from a Belgian collection.

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6 arrowheads. Neolithic. _ Very interesting collection in terms of its size!! and its shape - A fairly eclectic collection, these objects are from the Sahara!

Ténéré culture, 5200/2500 BC.

Very, very beautiful patina....
Dimension: the largest measures 43 mm and the smallest 33 mm

Ex Belgian collection from the 1970s
Shipped by express mail ....

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

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6 arrowheads. Neolithic. _ Very interesting collection in terms of its size!! and its shape - A fairly eclectic collection, these objects are from the Sahara!

Ténéré culture, 5200/2500 BC.

Very, very beautiful patina....
Dimension: the largest measures 43 mm and the smallest 33 mm

Ex Belgian collection from the 1970s
Shipped by express mail ....

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

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 a timely manner.

Legal notices
The seller guarantees that the item was obtained legally and can prove it.
The seller has been informed by Catawiki that he must provide the documents required by the legislative and regulatory provisions of his country of residence.
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this item.
The seller will provide the buyer with all known information about the item's provenance.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are (already) obtained.
The seller will immediately inform the buyer of any 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
Very good
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
BelgiumVerified
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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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