{"product_id":"neolithic-silex-arrow-head-4-9-cm","title":"Neolithic Multicolour Agate Flint Leaf-Shaped Arrowhead – 4.9 cm | Ténéré, Mali","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA True Little Jewel — With a Geological Surprise\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional museum-quality arrowhead is among the finest foliaceous leaf-shaped points from the Neolithic Sahara. At 4.9 cm, it is knapped from beautifully multicoloured, zoned agate flint — and uniquely features a small natural geode at the base, revealed by a minor recent flake that clearly highlights the contrast between the ancient desert patina and the raw interior material beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecimen Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multicoloured zoned agate flint (silex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.9 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 Foliaceous leaf-shaped arrowhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNotable feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small natural geode at the base; minor recent flake reveals patina contrast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetouch:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very high 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 formed in the 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 combination of multicoloured zoned agate, a naturally occurring geode inclusion, and the striking desert patina makes this arrowhead a genuinely one-of-a-kind specimen. Its size, material quality, and geological character elevate it beyond a typical prehistoric point — an outstanding centrepiece for 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":46852742578365,"sku":null,"price":179.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1228\/7064\/files\/14b956dc-2788-4ed9-8c0a-330c20acb5c9.jpg?v=1780715041","url":"https:\/\/www.bugsdirect.com\/products\/neolithic-silex-arrow-head-4-9-cm","provider":"BugsDirect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}