Neolithic Silex Arrow head - 4.7 cm (No reserve price)
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Neolithic Mali-Ténéré flint arrowhead with foliated and denticulated edges, 4.7 cm long, dating to 5200–2500 BC.
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Museum-quality! Magnificent foliated and denticulated leaf-shaped arrowhead, 4.7 cm, in flint agate, authentic Neolithic.
- 5200 ; - 2500 BCE
From the Tenere region.
A very high-quality tip made from a colored material, with great finesse in the tip.
Fine quality of retouching. A real little jewel!
Beautiful glossy desert patina.
Length: 4.7 cm
Origin: Africa, Mali-Tenere.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
ATTENTION, NO SHIPMENTS to the UNITED STATES.
Shipping and combined postage if multiple purchases.
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The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations.
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Museum-quality! Magnificent foliated and denticulated leaf-shaped arrowhead, 4.7 cm, in flint agate, authentic Neolithic.
- 5200 ; - 2500 BCE
From the Tenere region.
A very high-quality tip made from a colored material, with great finesse in the tip.
Fine quality of retouching. A real little jewel!
Beautiful glossy desert patina.
Length: 4.7 cm
Origin: Africa, Mali-Tenere.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
ATTENTION, NO SHIPMENTS to the UNITED STATES.
Shipping and combined postage if multiple purchases.
Important information. The seller warrants that they are 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
Height
4.7 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Sold with stand
No
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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