Lot 54

Three Ancient Maya Belize Chert Lanceolate Blades

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Three Ancient Maya Belize Chert Lanceolate Blades

Estimate: $1,600 - $2,400

Starting Bid: $800

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June 5, 2026 9:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
Louisville, CO, US

Description:

Pre-Columbian, Belize, Maya culture, Classic Period, ca. 250 to 900 CE. A group of three chert bifacial blades, each carefully pressure-flaked into elongated, lanceolate forms with sharp edges and pointed tips, displaying a range of tones from pale honey to deep charcoal with natural inclusions. Such blades held both practical and ceremonial roles, reflecting the skilled workmanship and material knowledge of Maya stoneworkers. Size of longest: 8" L x 1.75" W (20.3 cm x 4.4 cm)

Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000

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Item # 202070

  • Condition: Old loss to the narrow tip and wide edge of the broadest blade. Minor nicks and light mineral inclusions on the other blades. Find site written on one. Comes with Riker case.

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$300 $999 $50
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$20,000 $49,999 $2,500
$50,000 $99,999 $5,000
$100,000 $199,999 $10,000
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