Neolithic flint/agate Great Neolithic 'Tilemsi' promontory
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Neolithic large ‘Tilemsi’ spear point, made of flint and agate, dating to 7200–4500 years ago, in very good condition, dimensions 90 × 25 mm, provenance Belgium from a private collection, authentic/original.
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This large spearhead could serve as a spear point and was first discovered in eastern Mali, hence its specific name 'Tilemsi spearhead'. Although the name refers to a region in Mali, this object comes from Niger. The spearhead was made from flint that was first warmed before being worked. In this way, one could obtain removals that were relatively long and straight. The tip was finely retouched. The base was also finely retouched and the spearhead is very thin.
In perfect condition, no restorations.
Dimensions 90 x 25 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.
De aanbieder kan aantonen dat het lot op legale wijze is verkregen.
Het kavel is afkomstig uit een Belgische collectie.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all permits that may be required for the shipment of this lot are 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.
This large spearhead could serve as a spear point and was first discovered in eastern Mali, hence its specific name 'Tilemsi spearhead'. Although the name refers to a region in Mali, this object comes from Niger. The spearhead was made from flint that was first warmed before being worked. In this way, one could obtain removals that were relatively long and straight. The tip was finely retouched. The base was also finely retouched and the spearhead is very thin.
In perfect condition, no restorations.
Dimensions 90 x 25 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.
De aanbieder kan aantonen dat het lot op legale wijze is verkregen.
Het kavel is afkomstig uit een Belgische collectie.
Important information:
The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all permits that may be required for the shipment of this lot are 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
Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
tenereaan, 7200 - 4500 Jaar oud
Name of object
Great Neolithic 'Tilemsi' promontory
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2000
Material
flint/agate
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Very good
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
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.
