Lot 40
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A beautiful collection of 4 stone spear or knife blades created from generous pieces of jet-black obsidian. Each blade is well-crafted with knapped edges, a pointed tip, and a butt or neck end. The first features a short neck and a triangular blade with two slightly convex faces. The other three each have a convex face and a flat side; however, one is slightly curved in profile and not as straight as the others. These blades may have been secured to the end of a wooden handle with leather or textile strips in order to use as tools, or they may have served a ritualistic purpose. Obsidian was revered by ancient Mesoamericans as it was among the finest and sharpest materials available. Each of these has a glassy surface that is reflective and mesmerizing. Size largest blade: 7.25" L x 1.75" W (18.4 cm x 4.4 cm); case: 12.25" L x 8.25" W x 1" H (31.1 cm x 21 cm x 2.5 cm)
Provenance: private Texas, USA Collection, private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s
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Item #
201810
- Condition: Nicks and chips to peripheries of each that are not from the knapping process. Overall forms are well preserved with light mineral deposits.
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