Neolithic Silex Arrow head - 4.2 cm (No reserve price)
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Neolithic flint arrowhead with winged blade and hollow tang, made of agate-flint from Mali (Ténérée), about 4.2 cm long, in very good condition, dating to 5200–2500 BCE and acquired in 2022 from a private collection via a French auction house; no stand included and shipments to the United States are not possible.
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Museum quality!\n\nMagnificent barbed-and-stemmed arrowhead, 4.2 cm, in agate flint, authentic Neolithic.\n- c. 5200 – 2500 BCE\nFrom the Ténéré region.\n\nA very high-quality point in a beautiful, colorful, and zoned material.\nNice retouch quality. A real little jewel!\nBeautiful desert patina.\n\nLength: 4.2 cm\n\nProvenance: Africa, Mali-Ténéré.\nThe lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.\n\nATTENTION: NO SHIPMENTS to the UNITED STATES.\nCombined shipping if multiple purchases.\n\nImportant information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.\nThe seller will obtain the necessary permissions.\nThe seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Museum quality!\n\nMagnificent barbed-and-stemmed arrowhead, 4.2 cm, in agate flint, authentic Neolithic.\n- c. 5200 – 2500 BCE\nFrom the Ténéré region.\n\nA very high-quality point in a beautiful, colorful, and zoned material.\nNice retouch quality. A real little jewel!\nBeautiful desert patina.\n\nLength: 4.2 cm\n\nProvenance: Africa, Mali-Ténéré.\nThe lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.\n\nATTENTION: NO SHIPMENTS to the UNITED STATES.\nCombined shipping if multiple purchases.\n\nImportant information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.\nThe seller will obtain the necessary permissions.\nThe 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
4.2 cm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Sold with stand
No
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
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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.
