Neolithic silex, quartzite Arrow head (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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Eight authentic Neolithic arrow points from the north of Niger, made of flint, agate and quartzite, dating to about 5200–2500 BC, with a glossy desert patina and fine retouching, in varied shapes and materials; dimensions range from 1.8 cm to 4.3 cm; provenance Nord Niger and previously from a private collection, acquired from a French auction house in 2025, condition Bon.
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Lot of 8 authentic Neolithic arrowheads in flint, agate, and quartzite from northern Niger.
-5200 ; -2500 BCE
Very beautiful lustrous desert patina.
Beautiful and fine retouching.
Aesthetic and finely crafted points.
Shapes and materials varied.
Dimensions: from 1.8 cm to 4.3 cm
Provenance: Northern Niger.
The lot comes from a private collection acquired at auction.
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Lot of 8 authentic Neolithic arrowheads in flint, agate, and quartzite from northern Niger.
-5200 ; -2500 BCE
Very beautiful lustrous desert patina.
Beautiful and fine retouching.
Aesthetic and finely crafted points.
Shapes and materials varied.
Dimensions: from 1.8 cm to 4.3 cm
Provenance: Northern Niger.
The lot comes from a private collection acquired at auction.
Shipping by bubble-letter. ATTENTION, NO SHIPMENTS to the UNITED STATES.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will obtain the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes longer than a few days.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Neolithic
Country of origin
Niger
Century/timeframe
-5200 ; - 2500 Av J.C
Material
silex, quartzite
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
Niger
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