Neolithic Silex Arrow head - 5.4 cm

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This 5.4 cm foliate, denticulated flint arrowhead is from the Neolithic period (5200–2500 BC) and the Ténéré region of Mali.

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Description from the seller

Museum-quality!
Magnificent foliate and denticulate arrowhead, 5.4 cm, made of flint-agate, authentic to the Neolithic.
- 5200; - 2500 BC
Originating from the Tenere region.

A very high-quality point. Large size in a beautiful lustrous and zoned material.
Nice quality of retouching. A real little jewel!
Beautiful desert patina.

Length: 5.4 cm

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

Shipped as a lettre bulle. WARNING: NO SHIPMENTS to the UNITED STATES.

Important information. The seller warrants 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.

Museum-quality!
Magnificent foliate and denticulate arrowhead, 5.4 cm, made of flint-agate, authentic to the Neolithic.
- 5200; - 2500 BC
Originating from the Tenere region.

A very high-quality point. Large size in a beautiful lustrous and zoned material.
Nice quality of retouching. A real little jewel!
Beautiful desert patina.

Length: 5.4 cm

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

Shipped as a lettre bulle. WARNING: NO SHIPMENTS to the UNITED STATES.

Important information. The seller warrants 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
5.4 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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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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