Desert Silex - Agate Arrow head - 86 mm
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Three Neolithic arrow points from the Tenere culture of the Sahara, Africa, dating to circa 5200–2500 BCE, made of flint and agate, in excellent condition, with dimensions 86 × 60 × 55 mm, acquired in 1980 from a Belgian collection.
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3 arrow points. Exceptional - Neolithic - Tenere - Shape collection, these objects are from the Sahara! African.
Very, very beautiful patina... exceptional size, a museum-quality piece.
The largest dimension is 86 mm and the smallest is 55 mm.
Former Belgian collection from the 1970s.
Teneré culture, 5200/2500 BC
Provenance/antecedents
The supplier can demonstrate that the lot was obtained legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
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3 arrow points. Exceptional - Neolithic - Tenere - Shape collection, these objects are from the Sahara! African.
Very, very beautiful patina... exceptional size, a museum-quality piece.
The largest dimension is 86 mm and the smallest is 55 mm.
Former Belgian collection from the 1970s.
Teneré culture, 5200/2500 BC
Provenance/antecedents
The supplier can demonstrate that the lot was obtained legally.
The lot comes from a Belgian collection.
Express courier
Certificate
Important information:
The supplier guarantees that they are authorized to ship this batch.
He will ensure that all the required permits
will be organized for the shipment of this lot.
If it takes more than a few days, he will inform the buyer in a timely manner.
Legal notices
The seller guarantees that the object was obtained legally and is able to prove it.
The seller has been informed by Catawiki that he must provide the documents required by the legislative and regulatory provisions of his country of residence.
The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this object.
The seller will provide the buyer with all known information about the origin of the object.
The seller will ensure that all necessary permits are already obtained.
The seller will immediately inform the buyer in case of a delay in obtaining these permits.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Desert
Country of Origin
Africa
Century/ Timeframe
Néolithique
Material
Silex - Agate
Acquired from
Private collection
Condition
Excellent
Year acquired
1980
Ethnic group/ culture
Neolithic
Country acquired from
Belgium
Height
86 mm
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1970
Sold with stand
No
Width
60 mm
Depth
55 mm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Belgium
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.
