Pre Columbian Obsidian Blades Made During Jalisco MX Western Shaft Tomb Culture
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:27553 | Provenance: Ownership History Available |
Pre Columbian Obsidian Blades made during Jalisco MX Western Shaft Tomb CultureCirca: 300BCE-400ADCondition: 16 Blades & Knife. condition is good. Possibly reworked as dulled with use. These were all found together, because of there significance for the elite. They were kept together along with other obsidian piecesHistory: Obsidian is naturally formed volcanic glass. Highly prized by Western Mexico Shaft Tomb Culture.Considered to make the sharpest edges on earth. Michoacan ...MX was the largest source of obsidian. Widely distributed throughout Mexico. It was used for: hunting, knives, razors, bloodletting, & body scarification.Personal History: Found in Jalisco Region. Part of my personal collection, from many years ago. I am76 and ready to pass on my collection.
