Neolithic Silex Arrow head - 4.2 cm (No reserve price)

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Neolithic foliate and denticulated flint (agate) arrowhead from Mali, 5200–2500 BC, 4.2 cm long, of high museum-quality patina.

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Museum-quality!
Beautiful flake-point, foliated and denticulate, 4.2 cm in flint agate, authentic from the Neolithic.
- 5200 – 2500 BC
Originating from the Tenere region.

Pointe of very high quality. Beautiful translucent material and very fine.
Excellent retouch quality. A real little jewel!
Beautiful desert patina.

Length: 4.2 cm

Origin: Africa, Mali-Ténéré.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.

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The seller will obtain the necessary authorizations.
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Museum-quality!
Beautiful flake-point, foliated and denticulate, 4.2 cm in flint agate, authentic from the Neolithic.
- 5200 – 2500 BC
Originating from the Tenere region.

Pointe of very high quality. Beautiful translucent material and very fine.
Excellent retouch quality. A real little jewel!
Beautiful desert patina.

Length: 4.2 cm

Origin: Africa, Mali-Ténéré.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.

WARNING, NO SHIPMENTS to the UNITED STATES.
Shipping and combined handling charges if there are multiple purchases.

Important information. The seller guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will obtain 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
4.2 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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Objects sold
100%
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