Neolithic quartzite Hatchet - 7.4 cm (No reserve price)

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Hand axe from the Teneré Neolithic culture, quarzitic, 7.4 cm long, framed in an elegant display with its technical data sheet, originating in Niger and acquired from an auction house in 2024 with a prior owner from a private collection since 1977, and a legal declaration included.

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Hand axe of the Teneré culture (Neolithic). Made of chert and 7.4 cm in length, framed in an elegant display next to its detailed technical sheet (chronology, origin, material, technique, morphology...). A unique piece loaded with history.

It is sent with a declarations sheet.

Customs costs outside the EU will be borne by the auction winner.

Hand axe of the Teneré culture (Neolithic). Made of chert and 7.4 cm in length, framed in an elegant display next to its detailed technical sheet (chronology, origin, material, technique, morphology...). A unique piece loaded with history.

It is sent with a declarations sheet.

Customs costs outside the EU will be borne by the auction winner.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Neolithic
Country of origin
Niger
Century/timeframe
5200-2500 a.C.
Material
quartzite
Acquired from
Auction house
Condition
Excellent
Year acquired
2024
Ethnic group/culture
Teneré
Country acquired from
France
Height
7.4 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1977
Previous owner - country acquired from
Niger
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Yes
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