Prehistory Silex Tool - 131 mm
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Silex Neolithic Saharan knife from Mali, Prehistoric culture, dating to 10000 BCE, 131 mm high, 46 mm wide, 12 mm deep, from a private collection, acquired in 1980 from Belgium, in good condition with age-related wear, sold without a stand.
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Beautiful and intact Neolithic knife from the Sahara
in very good condition, published in various books on the Sahara,
Provenance
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Documents concerning it were seen by Catawiki.
Collection Le Talec, 1980 onward. M D
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Beautiful and intact Neolithic knife from the Sahara
in very good condition, published in various books on the Sahara,
Provenance
The seller guarantees that this lot was obtained legally
Documents concerning it were seen by Catawiki.
Collection Le Talec, 1980 onward. M D
The seller guarantees that he/she has the right to ship this lot.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if it takes more than a few days.
For the shipment of goods between EU member countries, no export permit is required. The seller guarantees that this lot was acquired by legal means and that he or she holds the necessary permits. The seller will inform the buyer of the above details in the event that obtaining the necessary permits and shipping the lot would take more than a few days.'
+ invoices by ARQUEOGALERIE
The item will be sent by express mail, with insurance
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Prehistory
Century/timeframe
10000 AV JC
Country of Origin
Africa
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1980
Ethnic group/culture
Mali
Material
Silex
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
131 mm
Sold with stand
No
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
46 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Depth
12 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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