Prehistory Silex Tool - 42 mm (No reserve price)
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Prehistoric Mali flint artifact from the Sahara, dating to around 10000 BC, a cultural object from Prehistory, measuring 42 by 20 mm, in excellent condition, acquired in 1980 from a private collection, sold without a stand.
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Beautiful and intact flint.
Neolithic Sahara - Mali - Prehistory ......
Very rare model .........
8000. BCE ..
very good condition of preservation, similar to flints published in various books on the Sahara,
condition: exceptional ..../ 42 mm - 20 mm
Express courrier. DHL DPD UPS etc +. Insurance!
Provenance
the seller guarantees that this lot was obtained legally
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collection 1980. Belgian
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The seller will ensure that all necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if it takes more than a few days.
For shipment of goods between EU member countries, no export permit is required. The seller guarantees that this lot was acquired by legal means and that he or she holds the necessary permits. The seller will inform the buyer of the above details in case obtaining the necessary permits and shipping the lot would take more than a few days.' + invoices by ARQUEOGALERIE
The item will be sent by express mail, insured
Seller's Story
Seasoned dealer, 40 years of experience, several galleries in Paris and Brussels. Specialist in fossils, meteorites, archaeology — cabinet of curiosities. The objects are sold with a warranty—authentic. And you have 15 days to return the object if necessary!! Thank you
Translated by Google TranslateBeautiful and intact flint.
Neolithic Sahara - Mali - Prehistory ......
Very rare model .........
8000. BCE ..
very good condition of preservation, similar to flints published in various books on the Sahara,
condition: exceptional ..../ 42 mm - 20 mm
Express courrier. DHL DPD UPS etc +. Insurance!
Provenance
the seller guarantees that this lot was obtained legally
Documents concerning them seen by Catawiki.
collection 1980. Belgian
The seller guarantees that he has the right to ship this lot.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits will be arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer about this if it takes more than a few days.
For shipment of goods between EU member countries, no export permit is required. The seller guarantees that this lot was acquired by legal means and that he or she holds the necessary permits. The seller will inform the buyer of the above details in case obtaining the necessary permits and shipping the lot would take more than a few days.' + invoices by ARQUEOGALERIE
The item will be sent by express mail, insured
Seller's Story
Seasoned dealer, 40 years of experience, several galleries in Paris and Brussels. Specialist in fossils, meteorites, archaeology — cabinet of curiosities. The objects are sold with a warranty—authentic. And you have 15 days to return the object if necessary!! Thank you
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Era
Before 1400
Culture
Prehistory
Century/timeframe
10000 AV JC
Country of Origin
Africa
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1980
Ethnic group/culture
Mali
Material
Silex
Country acquired from
Belgium
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
42 mm
Sold with stand
No
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
20 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Depth
0 mm
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.
