Mesolithic/Epipaleolithic Obsidian arrowhead - 31 mm (No reserve price)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Obsidian arrowhead (Pointe de flêche) from Mesolithic / Epipaleolithic culture, 31 × 13 × 3 mm, in excellent condition, original authenticity, dating to about 2000 BCE in Mésoamérica, acquired from a French auction house in 2023 from a private collection whose previous owner acquired it in 1961 in North America (Oregon Fort Rock, USA).
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Magnificent 3.1 x 1.3 cm obsidian arrowhead point (0.3 mm thick) acquired by the former collector in 1961.
Of Mesoamerican culture (ca. 2000 BCE) Originating from the United States; Oregon "Fort Rock"
This piece comes from an auction house
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Notice: We are not able to ship to Switzerland, England and Outside the European Union
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Notice: We are not able to ship to Switzerland, England and Outside the European Union
No shipments to Switzerland and Outside the European Union
Magnificent 3.1 x 1.3 cm obsidian arrowhead point (0.3 mm thick) acquired by the former collector in 1961.
Of Mesoamerican culture (ca. 2000 BCE) Originating from the United States; Oregon "Fort Rock"
This piece comes from an auction house
If possible, ship with Mondial Relay, specify whether delivery to home or to a "Locker" (home delivery if no specification).
Spain, Portugal, Poland, Netherlands ship only to a "Locker".
Notice: We are not able to ship to Switzerland, England and Outside the European Union
No shipments to Switzerland and Outside the European Union.
Details
Culture
Mesolithic/Epipaleolithic
Century/timeframe
- 2000 avant JC ( Mésoamérique )
Name of object
arrowhead
Acquired from
Auction house
Year acquired
2023
Material
Obsidian
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
31 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1961
Width
13 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
North America
Depth
3 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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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.
