![]() ![]() David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960sĪll items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection ex-Dr. Overall forms are well preserved with light mineral deposits. Obsidian was shaped by using a deer antler or a small hammer stone to flake the blades and other objects.Ĭondition: Nicks and chips to peripheries of each that are not from the knapping process. This difficult-to-obtain stone came from volcanic sources in the Sierra Madre of Mexico and Guatemala, then traded hundreds of miles to meet the demand. ![]() In a world without metal, this razor edge quality was especially important for ceremonies of ritual bloodletting and human sacrifice. The sharp edges and glassy surfaces of these blades demonstrates obsidian’s great allure. Obsidian – also known as “iztli” – fascinated the ancient Mesoamericans the Aztecs even had a god, Tezcatlipoca, who was the Lord of the Smoking Obsidian Mirror. Each of these has a glassy surface that is reflective and mesmerizing. Obsidian was revered by ancient Mesoamericans as it was among the finest and sharpest materials available. 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. 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. The first features a short neck and a triangular blade with two slightly convex faces. Each blade is well-crafted with knapped edges, a pointed tip, and a butt or neck end. A beautiful collection of 4 stone spear or knife blades created from generous pieces of jet-black obsidian. SKU: 162402 Have a Question about this item? ![]()
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