Neolithic flint/agate Axe

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Large Neolithic axe made of flint and agate with a well-finished edge, attributed to the Tenere culture (5200–2500 BC), 135 mm long, origin Africa, in very good condition, acquired in 2000 from a Belgian private collection, with an authenticity certificate.

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Description from the seller

Large Neolithic axe with a nicely finished edge made from flint/agate with a beautiful patina and color.
These artifacts were made in the Sahara Neolithic (Tenere) by craftsmen who also made arrowheads from the same material.
Agate is particularly hard and efficient as a tool.
No restorations, in very good condition.
Dimensions 135 x 63 mm
Each sold lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate

Provenance/herkomst:

The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.

The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.

Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits required for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are any specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.

Large Neolithic axe with a nicely finished edge made from flint/agate with a beautiful patina and color.
These artifacts were made in the Sahara Neolithic (Tenere) by craftsmen who also made arrowheads from the same material.
Agate is particularly hard and efficient as a tool.
No restorations, in very good condition.
Dimensions 135 x 63 mm
Each sold lot will be provided with an authenticity certificate

Provenance/herkomst:

The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance statement seen by Catawiki.

The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.

Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that any permits required for the shipment of this lot will be arranged.
If that takes more than a few days and if there are any specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Neolithic
Country of origin
Africa
Century/timeframe
Tenere-cultuur, 5200/2500 v. Chr.
Material
flint/agate
Acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Very good
Year acquired
2000
Country acquired from
Belgium
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Overall Length
135 mm
BelgiumVerified
4518
Objects sold
100%
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.

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