Neolithic Flint/agate Axe
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Description from the seller
Very long Neolithic axe (almost 20 cm!) with a nicely finished edge, made from flint/agate with a beautiful patina and color.
These objects were made in the Sahara Neolithic (Tenerean) by skilled craftsmen who also made arrowheads from the same material.
Agate is exceptionally hard and efficient as a tool.
No restorations, in very good condition, apart from a few recent damages visible from the color difference at the front left on the top side of the axe.
Dimensions 195 x 53 mm
Each sold lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate
Provenance/herkomst:
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
De aanbieder kan aantonen dat het lot op legale wijze is verkregen.
Het kavel is afkomstig uit een Belgische collectie.
Belangrijke informatie:
De aanbieder garandeert dat hij gerechtigd is dit kavel te verzenden.
Hij zal er voor zorg dragen dat alle eventuele vergunningen die nodig zijn voor de verzending van dit kavel zullen worden geregeld.
Mocht daar meer dan enkele dagen overheen gaan en indien er specifieke kosten van toepassing zijn zal hij de koper hierover tijdig informeren..
Very long Neolithic axe (almost 20 cm!) with a nicely finished edge, made from flint/agate with a beautiful patina and color.
These objects were made in the Sahara Neolithic (Tenerean) by skilled craftsmen who also made arrowheads from the same material.
Agate is exceptionally hard and efficient as a tool.
No restorations, in very good condition, apart from a few recent damages visible from the color difference at the front left on the top side of the axe.
Dimensions 195 x 53 mm
Each sold lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate
Provenance/herkomst:
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
De aanbieder kan aantonen dat het lot op legale wijze is verkregen.
Het kavel is afkomstig uit een Belgische collectie.
Belangrijke informatie:
De aanbieder garandeert dat hij gerechtigd is dit kavel te verzenden.
Hij zal er voor zorg dragen dat alle eventuele vergunningen die nodig zijn voor de verzending van dit kavel zullen worden geregeld.
Mocht daar meer dan enkele dagen overheen gaan en indien er specifieke kosten van toepassing zijn zal hij de koper hierover tijdig informeren..
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Neolithic
Country of origin
Africa
Century/timeframe
Tenere-cultuur, 5200/2500 v. Chr.
Material
Flint/agate
Acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Very good
Year acquired
2000
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Overall Length
195 mm
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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.
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.
