Neolithic Silex Axe - 10.8 cm
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Néolithic polished and flaked silex axe from Mali, 10.8 cm long, 5.8 cm wide, 2.4 cm thick, weighing 174 g, with strong wind-worn patina and a well-marked edge, from a private collection, acquired in 1975.
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Very beautiful and authentic Neolithic polished and flaked flint axe, 10.8 cm, from Mali.
Strong wind-worn patina in a beautiful material. Cutting edge well defined with a nice polish. Some signs of use on the edge and a small recent flake clearly showing the difference in patina.
Beautiful shape with a very broad cutting edge.
Dimensions: Length: 10.8 cm
Maximum width: 5.8 cm
Maximum thickness: 2.4 cm
Weight: 174 grams
Remnants of ancient writing.
Provenance: Mali.
Lot comes from an old private collection.
ATTENTION: NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.
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The seller will arrange to obtain the necessary authorizations.
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Very beautiful and authentic Neolithic polished and flaked flint axe, 10.8 cm, from Mali.
Strong wind-worn patina in a beautiful material. Cutting edge well defined with a nice polish. Some signs of use on the edge and a small recent flake clearly showing the difference in patina.
Beautiful shape with a very broad cutting edge.
Dimensions: Length: 10.8 cm
Maximum width: 5.8 cm
Maximum thickness: 2.4 cm
Weight: 174 grams
Remnants of ancient writing.
Provenance: Mali.
Lot comes from an old private collection.
ATTENTION: NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will arrange to 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 ; - 2000 Av JC
Material
Silex
Acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Good
Year acquired
1975
Country acquired from
France
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
10.8 cm
Width
5.8 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1967
Depth
2.4 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Overall Length
10.8 cm
Military Context
No
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