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LOT 1550
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
STONE AGE TILEMSI VALLEY FLINT KNIFE GROUP
MESOLITHIC PERIOD, 12,000-4000 B.C.
2 3/8 - 3 3/8 in. (125 grams total, 63-88 mm).
MESOLITHIC PERIOD, 12,000-4000 B.C.
2 3/8 - 3 3/8 in. (125 grams total, 63-88 mm).
Mainly leaf-shaped two-edged blades with rounded butt. [6, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Found Tilemsi Valley, Mali, West Africa.
From a collection formed during the 1970s-1980s and acquired on the British art market.
By descent to the current owner in 1988.
From the collection of a South West London, UK, specialist Stone Age collector.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
