Neolithic argilite Arrow head (No reserve price)

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This lot comprises nine Neolithic argillite arrowheads from Niger, measuring 1.6 to 3.5 cm and featuring a lustrous desert patina.

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Description from the seller

Lot of 9 authentic Neolithic arrow points in argillite.
Very beautiful patina, desert-polished.
Beautiful and fine retouching and typical shapes.

The material of these points has often been mistaken for fossilized wood due to the successive layers that can be observed. These are in fact the stratigraphic layers of the sedimentary deposits that fossilized.
These points are aesthetic and of great finesse.

Dimensions: from 1.6 cm to 3.5 cm

Provenance: Niger.
Points collected in the 1950s.
The lot comes from a private collection.

WARNING: NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.

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The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if it takes more than a few days.

Lot of 9 authentic Neolithic arrow points in argillite.
Very beautiful patina, desert-polished.
Beautiful and fine retouching and typical shapes.

The material of these points has often been mistaken for fossilized wood due to the successive layers that can be observed. These are in fact the stratigraphic layers of the sedimentary deposits that fossilized.
These points are aesthetic and of great finesse.

Dimensions: from 1.6 cm to 3.5 cm

Provenance: Niger.
Points collected in the 1950s.
The lot comes from a private collection.

WARNING: NO SHIPMENT TO THE UNITED STATES.

GROUP shipping rates if multiple purchases.

Important information. The seller guarantees that they are authorized to ship this lot.
The seller will arrange the necessary authorizations.
The seller will inform the buyer if it takes more than a few days.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Neolithic
Country of origin
Niger
Century/timeframe
-5200 ; - 2500 Av J.C
Material
argilite
Acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Very good
Year acquired
2000
Country acquired from
France
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1950
Previous owner - country acquired from
Niger
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
FranceVerified
200
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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