Neolithic Silex Arrow head
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Three Neolithic flint arrow points from Mali, in very good condition, with lengths from 2.7 cm to 5.9 cm, varied forms, and fine retouching, exhibiting desert patina.
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Description from the seller
Quality museum-grade!
Magnificent lot of 3 arrowheads in colored flint, authentic from the Neolithic period.
Origin: Ténérée region.
Arrowheads of very fine quality and exquisite workmanship. In very good condition.
Varied shapes in beautiful materials. Very delicate retouching showing the dexterity and talent of the prehistoric artisan. These points are small jewelry of goldsmithing.
Beautiful desert patina.
Three different typologies.
- One point with side fins and a peduncle, 2.7 cm, very fine in a beautiful material.
- Another with side fins and a long peduncle, 3.8 cm.
- And a large leaf-shaped point, 5.9 cm, with fine retouching.
Pieces are rare and in very good condition.
Length: from 2.7 cm to 5.9 cm.
Provenance: Africa, Mali-Ténérée.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
ATTENTION: NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.
Important information. The seller warrants that he is authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Quality museum-grade!
Magnificent lot of 3 arrowheads in colored flint, authentic from the Neolithic period.
Origin: Ténérée region.
Arrowheads of very fine quality and exquisite workmanship. In very good condition.
Varied shapes in beautiful materials. Very delicate retouching showing the dexterity and talent of the prehistoric artisan. These points are small jewelry of goldsmithing.
Beautiful desert patina.
Three different typologies.
- One point with side fins and a peduncle, 2.7 cm, very fine in a beautiful material.
- Another with side fins and a long peduncle, 3.8 cm.
- And a large leaf-shaped point, 5.9 cm, with fine retouching.
Pieces are rare and in very good condition.
Length: from 2.7 cm to 5.9 cm.
Provenance: Africa, Mali-Ténérée.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
ATTENTION: NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.
Important information. The seller warrants that he is authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Neolithic
Country of origin
Mali
Century/timeframe
5200 ; 2500 av JC
Material
Silex
Acquired from
Auction house
Condition
Very good
Year acquired
2022
Country acquired from
France
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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