Neolithic agate Magnificent! Bifacial axe, pink and multicolored tool, Africa, Mali, Neolithic tools collection - 125 mm

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

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Neolithic bifacial tool made of multicoloured agate, originating from Mali and dating to around 6000 BC, measuring 125 × 50 × 24 mm.

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Magnificent multicolored agate axe from an old private French archaeological collection. The tool is of African origin, from Mali. A biface tool artifact for collectors; its certificate of provenance is available and can be sent upon request by the new buyer.

Magnificent multicolored agate axe from an old private French archaeological collection. The tool is of African origin, from Mali. A biface tool artifact for collectors; its certificate of provenance is available and can be sent upon request by the new buyer.

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Culture
Neolithic
Century/timeframe
6000 av JC
Name of object
Magnificent! Bifacial axe, pink and multicolored tool, Africa, Mali, Neolithic tools collection
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1975
Material
agate
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
125 mm
Previous owner - year acquired
1953
Width
50 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
24 mm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
463
Objects sold
100%
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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.

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