Prehistory Silex Tool - 41 mm (No reserve price)
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Silex artifact from Mali, Sahara prehistoric culture, dating to circa 8000 BCE, measuring 41 mm high by 12 mm wide.
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Beautiful and intact flint. Sahara Neolithic - Mali - Prehistory ...... Very rare model ......... 8000. BCE .. in very good condition, similar to flints published in various Sahara books, exceptional condition. Express mail. DHL, DPD, UPS, etc + insurance!
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1980s Belgian collection
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The item will be sent by express mail, with insurance
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
Translated by Google TranslateBeautiful and intact flint. Sahara Neolithic - Mali - Prehistory ...... Very rare model ......... 8000. BCE .. in very good condition, similar to flints published in various Sahara books, exceptional condition. Express mail. DHL, DPD, UPS, etc + insurance!
Provenance
The seller guarantees that this lot was obtained legally
Documents concerning it viewed by Catawiki.
INVOICE
1980s Belgian collection
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 he/she has acquired this lot legally and that he/she possesses the necessary permits. The seller will inform the buyer of the aforementioned details in case 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, with insurance
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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Era
Before 1400
Culture
Prehistory
Century/timeframe
10000- 8000. 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
41 mm
Sold with stand
No
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Width
12 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Depth
0 mm
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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.
