Neolithic Silex Arrow head - 4 cm (No reserve price)
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Neolithic flint point with fins and a peduncle, made of silex agate, 4 cm long, from Mali (Ténéré region), in very good condition, provenance Africa/Mali-Ténéré; acquired from an auction house in 2022 from a private collection; previous owner acquired in 1950 in France; no shipping to the United States.
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Museum-quality!
Magnificent 4 cm flint arrowhead with wings and a tang, made of agate flint, authentic Neolithic.
- 5200 to 2500 BC
From the Tenéré region.
Very high-quality point in a beautiful, colorful material.
Excellent retouch quality. A real little jewel!
Beautiful desert patina.
Length: 4 cm
Provenance: Africa, Mali-Ténéré.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
WARNING, NO SHIPMENTS to the UNITED STATES.
Shipping and postage grouped if multiple purchases.
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The seller will obtain the necessary permissions.
The seller will inform the buyer if it takes more than a few days.
Museum-quality!
Magnificent 4 cm flint arrowhead with wings and a tang, made of agate flint, authentic Neolithic.
- 5200 to 2500 BC
From the Tenéré region.
Very high-quality point in a beautiful, colorful material.
Excellent retouch quality. A real little jewel!
Beautiful desert patina.
Length: 4 cm
Provenance: Africa, Mali-Ténéré.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
WARNING, NO SHIPMENTS to the UNITED STATES.
Shipping and postage grouped if multiple purchases.
Important information. The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will obtain the necessary permissions.
The seller will inform the buyer if it 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 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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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.
