Neolithic wire-wrapped stone arrowhead pendant

5000-4000 BC

Neolithic wire-wrapped stone arrowhead pendant
Neolithic wire-wrapped stone arrowhead pendant
Neolithic wire-wrapped stone arrowhead pendant
125.00 VAT margin scheme
Article code24-9933
A well preserved Neolithic flint stone arrowhead. The arrowhead is elongated leaf-shaped and is finely pressure-flaked along the edges and tapering to a sharp point. The arrowhead is secured with a custom-made wire mount with a handmade bail to make it wearable as a pendant or put on display.

Size arrowhead: ± 36,6 x 15,6 mm
Total length: ± 52,1 mm

Well preserved condition, strung with modern materials and wearable. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
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Neolithic arrowheads are a testament of human innovation and hunting prowess. Their design accommodates both hunting and defence purposes. They symbolize the capacity of humans to adapt and thrive in the challenging Neolithic environment.
The sophistication of this ancient tool-making technique sheds a light on prehistoric lifestyles, survival strategies, hunting practices and the cultural development of the early humans on the African continent.

Features and Specifications

Period Ancient
Category Ancient Jewellery
Material Stone
Country Europe