{"product_id":"neolithic-silex-arrow-head-3-8-cm","title":"Neolithic Agate Flint Barbed Arrowhead – 3.8 cm | Ténéré, Mali","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA True Little Jewel from the Sahara\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis museum-quality barbed arrowhead is a remarkable example of Neolithic craftsmanship. Knapped from beautifully zoned agate flint, it features a 3.8 cm stem and an uncommonly wide, finely retouched form — a genuine rarity among prehistoric points.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Agate flint (silex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neolithic, c. 5200–2500 BCE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barbed arrowhead with stem — an uncommon, fairly wide form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetouch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine pressure-flaking; nice retouch quality throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePatina:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beautiful desert patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Africa — Mali, Ténéré region\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection history:\u003c\/strong\u003e From an old private collection (1950's) France, purchased at auction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Piece Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe zoned agate flint gives this arrowhead a striking visual quality rarely seen in Neolithic points. Combined with its well-preserved desert patina and documented provenance from the Ténéré region, this is an exceptional addition to any serious prehistoric artefact collection, natural history display, or cabinet of curiosities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach specimen is unique. The piece you receive will match the listing image.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BugsDirect","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46852669341885,"sku":null,"price":179.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1228\/7064\/files\/b0586d50-fb82-4925-a607-e05b52d9868e_8545a793-7fc9-42a7-8773-80a358ff2ccb.jpg?v=1780713309","url":"https:\/\/www.bugsdirect.com\/products\/neolithic-silex-arrow-head-3-8-cm","provider":"BugsDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}