Prehistoric Bone Necklace - Mammoth Bead Re-Strung (No reserve price)

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

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Prehistoric Mammoth Bead Necklace dating to 50,000 B.C. in bone with a total weight of 137 g and a length of 64 cm, re-strung and in good used condition, titled Mammoth Bead Re-Strung.

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In good condition Re-Strung Mammoth Bead Necklace , dating to 50000 B.C. (Stand in photos not included.)
Object acquired in 2025 in Harwich, UK from 'DG' as part of a Private European Collection dating to the pre- 1980s.

The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.

The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged if necessary, and will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days.

Any lots subjected to additional fees when at the customs office in the destination country, if any, will be paid by the buyer and it is the buyer’s responsibility to contact their customs office to pay any fees and release the item or if there is an extended delay in the processing checks.
It is the buyer’s responsibility to be in contact with their customs office to ensure a smooth delivery.


In good condition Re-Strung Mammoth Bead Necklace , dating to 50000 B.C. (Stand in photos not included.)
Object acquired in 2025 in Harwich, UK from 'DG' as part of a Private European Collection dating to the pre- 1980s.

The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece according to all national and international laws related to the ownership of cultural property. Provenance statement seen by Catawiki.

The seller will take care that any necessary permits, like an export license will be arranged if necessary, and will inform the buyer about the status of it if this takes more than a few days.

Any lots subjected to additional fees when at the customs office in the destination country, if any, will be paid by the buyer and it is the buyer’s responsibility to contact their customs office to pay any fees and release the item or if there is an extended delay in the processing checks.
It is the buyer’s responsibility to be in contact with their customs office to ensure a smooth delivery.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture
Prehistoric
Metal
Bone
Century/ Timeframe
50000 B.C
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Total weight
137 g
Year acquired
2025
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Title additional information
Mammoth Bead Re-Strung
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Length
64 cm
United KingdomVerified
3
Objects sold
Private

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