Prehistory Silex Tool - 40 mm (No reserve price)

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Silex artefact from Mali, Prehistoric Sahara, dating to around 10,000 BC, measuring 40 mm high and 20 mm wide.

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Description from the seller

Beautiful and intact flint. Neolithic from the Sahara - Mali - Prehistory ......

8000. BCE ..

very good state of preservation, similar to flint published in various books about the Sahara,

excepcional state. ....

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Provenance
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collection 1980. Belgium

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For the shipment of goods between EU member countries, no export license is required. The seller guarantees that this lot was acquired by legal means and that he/she is in possession of the necessary permits. The seller will inform the buyer of the above details in the event that obtaining the necessary permits and shipping the lot would take more than a few days.' + invoices by ARQUEOGALERIE
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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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Beautiful and intact flint. Neolithic from the Sahara - Mali - Prehistory ......

8000. BCE ..

very good state of preservation, similar to flint published in various books about the Sahara,

excepcional state. ....

Express Courier. DHL DPD UPS. etc +.

Provenance
the seller guarantees that this lot was obtained legally
Documents concerning seen by Catawiki.

collection 1980. Belgium

The seller guarantees that he has the right to ship this lot.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are arranged.
The seller will inform the buyer on this matter if it takes more than a few days.
For the shipment of goods between EU member countries, no export license is required. The seller guarantees that this lot was acquired by legal means and that he/she is in possession of the necessary permits. The seller will inform the buyer of the above details in the event that 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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Details

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
40 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
BelgiumVerified
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Objects sold
92.59%
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