Neolithic Silex Arrow head - 5 cm (No reserve price)
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A 5 cm Neolithic agate flint arrowhead from the Ténéré region of Mali, with a lozenge-shaped point, barbs and a concave base, dating to 5200–2500 BC.
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Museum-quality!
Magnificent lozenge-shaped arrowhead with wing-like fins and a concave base, 5 cm, in agate flint, authentic Neolithic.
- 5200 ; - 2500 BCE
Origin: from the Ténéré region.
Very high-quality point. Very fine craftsmanship.
Beautiful retouch quality. A real little jewel!
Beautiful, glossy desert patina.
Length: 5 cm
Provenance: Africa, Mali-Ténéré.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
WARNING, NO SHIPMENTS to the UNITED STATES.
Combined shipping if multiple purchases.
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The seller will obtain the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if this takes more than a few days.
Museum-quality!
Magnificent lozenge-shaped arrowhead with wing-like fins and a concave base, 5 cm, in agate flint, authentic Neolithic.
- 5200 ; - 2500 BCE
Origin: from the Ténéré region.
Very high-quality point. Very fine craftsmanship.
Beautiful retouch quality. A real little jewel!
Beautiful, glossy desert patina.
Length: 5 cm
Provenance: Africa, Mali-Ténéré.
The lot comes from an old private collection purchased at auction.
WARNING, NO SHIPMENTS to the UNITED STATES.
Combined shipping if 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
5 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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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.
