Neolithic Flint - Jasper Arrow head (No reserve price)
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Lot of eight Neolithic arrow points in jaspe and silex with translucent quartzite from western Algeria, dating to around 4000–2000 BCE, in good condition with a fine patina.
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Set of 8 arrowheads of high quality, authentic Neolithic pieces in jasper, black flint, and translucent quartzite from western Algeria.
In very good condition.
Very beautiful patina.
Typical shapes from these regions and with a fine workmanship.
Nice variety of forms.
Dimensions: from 1.3 cm to 2.9 cm
These arrowheads are particularly small and illustrate the extreme dexterity of our ancestors in shaping them so finely. They were mainly used to hunt very small game such as rodents or birds.
These arrowheads are real little jewels of craftsmanship!
Nice variety of shapes, some of which are what are called “Eiffel Tower” points.
Provenance: Tabelbala, Algeria.
Arrowheads collected in the second half of the 20th century.
Collection acquired at an auction sale.
Shipped by standard letter mail.
ATTENTION: NO SHIPMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES.
GROUP shipping rates if multiple purchases.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
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The seller will obtain the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Set of 8 arrowheads of high quality, authentic Neolithic pieces in jasper, black flint, and translucent quartzite from western Algeria.
In very good condition.
Very beautiful patina.
Typical shapes from these regions and with a fine workmanship.
Nice variety of forms.
Dimensions: from 1.3 cm to 2.9 cm
These arrowheads are particularly small and illustrate the extreme dexterity of our ancestors in shaping them so finely. They were mainly used to hunt very small game such as rodents or birds.
These arrowheads are real little jewels of craftsmanship!
Nice variety of shapes, some of which are what are called “Eiffel Tower” points.
Provenance: Tabelbala, Algeria.
Arrowheads collected in the second half of the 20th century.
Collection acquired at an auction sale.
Shipped by standard letter mail.
ATTENTION: NO SHIPMENTS TO THE UNITED STATES.
GROUP shipping rates if multiple purchases.
The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information. The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will 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
Algeria
Century/timeframe
-4000 ; - 2000 Av J.C
Material
Flint - Jasper
Acquired from
Auction house
Condition
Good
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
France
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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