Neolithic - Stone axe, knapped and polished - 7000/5000 BCE.
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 280 - € 350
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Neolithic Saharan stone axe, tailed and polished triangular blade, 11.5 cm long and 9.3 cm wide, with a small lateral perforation on one end and a rounded sharp opposite end, provenance from France via Galerie B.H.M., inscribed with “Niger”, in good condition and authentic.
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Description from the seller
Very rare Saharan stone axe dating from the Neolithic period.
This axe comes from an old private collection.
Neolithic flaked and polished combat axe
Triangular shape, a small lateral hole at one end. The other end is rounded and sharp.
Dimensions: Length 11.5 cm - Width 9.3 cm
Provenance: France, Galerie B.H.M.
Contains an inscription "Niger"
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Cultural Property Passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateVery rare Saharan stone axe dating from the Neolithic period.
This axe comes from an old private collection.
Neolithic flaked and polished combat axe
Triangular shape, a small lateral hole at one end. The other end is rounded and sharp.
Dimensions: Length 11.5 cm - Width 9.3 cm
Provenance: France, Galerie B.H.M.
Contains an inscription "Niger"
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally; provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Cultural Property Passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance equal to the purchase price and accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
7000/5000 avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Stone axe, knapped and polished - 7000/5000 BCE.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Previous owner - country acquired from
Niger
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
