Neolithic jasper Axe - 10.5 cm
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Neolithic notched-chisel axe crafted in brown jasper from Niger, with a length of 10.5 cm, maximum width 4.8 cm and maximum thickness 1.5 cm, in very good condition, from a private collection and acquired at auction, no US shipping.
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Very beautiful hatchet carved with Neolithic notches in brown jasper from Niger.
Magnificent wind-worn patina and a very aesthetic material.
Tools in jasper of this type are rare and highly sought after.
Shape with notches not very common.
In very good condition.
Length: 10.5 cm
Maximum width: 4.8 cm
Maximum thickness: 1.5 cm
Provenance: Niger.
The lot comes from an old private collection acquired at auction.
ATTENTION: NO SHIPPING TO THE UNITED STATES.
Important information. The seller warrants that they are 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.
Very beautiful hatchet carved with Neolithic notches in brown jasper from Niger.
Magnificent wind-worn patina and a very aesthetic material.
Tools in jasper of this type are rare and highly sought after.
Shape with notches not very common.
In very good condition.
Length: 10.5 cm
Maximum width: 4.8 cm
Maximum thickness: 1.5 cm
Provenance: Niger.
The lot comes from an old private collection acquired at auction.
ATTENTION: NO SHIPPING TO THE UNITED STATES.
Important information. The seller warrants that they are 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
Niger
Century/timeframe
-5200 ; - 2500 Av JC
Material
jasper
Acquired from
Auction house
Condition
Very good
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
France
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
10.5 cm
Width
4.8 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Depth
1.5 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
10.5 cm
Military Context
No
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