Neolithic flint/agate Axe

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Neolithic axe from Africa, Tenere culture (ca. 5200–2500 BC), made of flint and agate, 118 mm long, in very good condition with a well finished edge and patina, originating from Belgium and supplied from a private collection, accompanied by an authenticity certificate.

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Description from the seller

Very long Neolithic axe with a nicely finished edge, made of flint/agate with a nice patina and color.
These objects were made in the Sahara Neolithic (Tenerean) by craftsmen who also made arrow points from the same material.
Agate is particularly hard and efficient as a tool.
No restorations, in very good condition.
Dimensions 118 x 50 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.

Belangrijke informatie:
De aanbieder garandeert dat hij gerechtigd is dit kavel te verzenden.
Hij zal er voor zorg dragen dat alle eventuele vergunningen die nodig zijn voor de verzending van dit kavel zullen worden geregeld.
Mocht daar meer dan enkele dagen overheen gaan en indien er specifieke kosten van toepassing zijn zal hij de koper hierover tijdig informeren.

Very long Neolithic axe with a nicely finished edge, made of flint/agate with a nice patina and color.
These objects were made in the Sahara Neolithic (Tenerean) by craftsmen who also made arrow points from the same material.
Agate is particularly hard and efficient as a tool.
No restorations, in very good condition.
Dimensions 118 x 50 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.

Belangrijke informatie:
De aanbieder garandeert dat hij gerechtigd is dit kavel te verzenden.
Hij zal er voor zorg dragen dat alle eventuele vergunningen die nodig zijn voor de verzending van dit kavel zullen worden geregeld.
Mocht daar meer dan enkele dagen overheen gaan en indien er specifieke kosten van toepassing zijn zal hij de koper hierover tijdig informeren.

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
118 mm
BelgiumVerified
4536
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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