Material : obsidian
Origin : Valley of Mexico
Culture : Aztec
Era : Ca 1400/ 1528 AD

Condition : intact

Dimensions : 8-5/8" H

A large ovoid knife of glossy, jet black obsidian having a slender tang and widened body tapering to the tip. Finely worked, pressure-flaked edge shows evidence of resharpening in antiquity. Excellent condition, intact. Custom metal mount.
Provenance: Acquired about 1975. Gregory Perino auctentication paper accompanies.