Lot with 6 points from the Capsian. flint Arrow head
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A lot of six Capsian flint projectile points from North Africa, dating to the Epipaleolithic (12,000–8,000 BP) and originating from Gafsa, Tunisia, in very good condition with dimensions 65 × 29 mm and supplied with an authenticity certificate.
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Description from the seller
The Capsian is a very interesting hunter-gatherer culture and is typical for North Africa. The culture persisted until the early Neolithic.
In this lot there are some typical blades with very fine lateral retouch, but also a very large specimen (6.5 cm!) with extremely fine dorsal retouch
The objects originate from Gafsa, Tunisia. This find site has, by the way, given the Capsian name to the well-known industry.
In perfect condition without restorations or recent repairs.
Each sold lot will be supplied with an authenticity certificate
Dimensions: 65 x 29 mm.
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was lawfully obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
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 will be arranged.
Should that take more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
The Capsian is a very interesting hunter-gatherer culture and is typical for North Africa. The culture persisted until the early Neolithic.
In this lot there are some typical blades with very fine lateral retouch, but also a very large specimen (6.5 cm!) with extremely fine dorsal retouch
The objects originate from Gafsa, Tunisia. This find site has, by the way, given the Capsian name to the well-known industry.
In perfect condition without restorations or recent repairs.
Each sold lot will be supplied with an authenticity certificate
Dimensions: 65 x 29 mm.
The seller can demonstrate that the lot was lawfully obtained.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
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 will be arranged.
Should that take more than a few days and if there are specific costs involved, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Lot with 6 points from the Capsian.
Country of origin
Africa
Century/timeframe
Epipaleolithisch, 12.000 - 8.000 BP
Material
flint
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
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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.
