Sahara / Stoneware Tool - 40 mm - Spheroides of the Sahara
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Two Neolithic Sahara spheroids made of sandstone, in excellent condition with minimal signs of wear.
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Description from the seller
Spheroids: enigmatic prehistoric objects.
In the Sahara, objects resembling white stone spheres are generally spheroids or bolas, prehistoric stone-cut artifacts produced by hominins over a period from about 2 million years ago up to the Neolithic. Often fashioned from light-colored rocks such as limestone or quartzite, their precise function (projectile, throwing tool, or debitage waste) remains debated by specialists.
Main characteristics of these prehistoric spheres
Typology:
According to the degree of sphericity, archaeologists classify them into three categories: polyhedra (angular), spheroids (faceted), and bolas (perfect sphere).
Text. = Musee d N Paris ....
45 MM.
Provenance
The supplier guarantees that this lot was obtained legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Nice patina,
Express Mail /. Invoice
The object will be sent by express courier, with insurance
Important information:
The supplier guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all required permits are organized for the shipment of this lot.
If this takes more than a few days and if any specific fees apply, he will inform the buyer as soon as possible.
Seller's Story
Seasoned dealer, 40 years of experience, with several galleries in Paris and Brussels. Specialist in fossils, meteorites, archaeology — cabinet of curiosities. The items are sold with a guarantee — authentic. You have 15 days to return the item if needed!! Sales from €50. Postal service - parcel relay + insurance + tracking ////. The rest by express courier DHL, UPS, DPD!! Thank you
Translated by Google TranslateSpheroids: enigmatic prehistoric objects.
In the Sahara, objects resembling white stone spheres are generally spheroids or bolas, prehistoric stone-cut artifacts produced by hominins over a period from about 2 million years ago up to the Neolithic. Often fashioned from light-colored rocks such as limestone or quartzite, their precise function (projectile, throwing tool, or debitage waste) remains debated by specialists.
Main characteristics of these prehistoric spheres
Typology:
According to the degree of sphericity, archaeologists classify them into three categories: polyhedra (angular), spheroids (faceted), and bolas (perfect sphere).
Text. = Musee d N Paris ....
45 MM.
Provenance
The supplier guarantees that this lot was obtained legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Nice patina,
Express Mail /. Invoice
The object will be sent by express courier, with insurance
Important information:
The supplier guarantees that he is authorized to ship this lot.
He will ensure that all required permits are organized for the shipment of this lot.
If this takes more than a few days and if any specific fees apply, he will inform the buyer as soon as possible.
Seller's Story
Seasoned dealer, 40 years of experience, with several galleries in Paris and Brussels. Specialist in fossils, meteorites, archaeology — cabinet of curiosities. The items are sold with a guarantee — authentic. You have 15 days to return the item if needed!! Sales from €50. Postal service - parcel relay + insurance + tracking ////. The rest by express courier DHL, UPS, DPD!! Thank you
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Era
Before 1400
Culture
Sahara /
Century/timeframe
Neilithique
Number of objects
2
Country of Origin
Africa
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1985
Country acquired from
Belgium
Ethnic group/culture
Sahara
Material
Stoneware
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Indigenous object name
grinders
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Sold with stand
No
Height
40 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
40 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
Depth
40 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Title additional information
Spheroides of the Sahara
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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.
