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Mayan Stone Dagger from Belize
ca 200 BC to 200 AD
Item Number: 973159
$795.00 SOLD
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| Category |
Mayan |
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| Material |
Stone |
| Dimensions |
9-1/8"L |
| Condition |
Intact |
DescriptionMayan, Late Pre-Classic to Classic, ca 200 BC to 200 AD. Stemmed "macro blade" made from Colha Chert, found in northern Belize. A large and very fine example of the stone blades coming from the Central Mayan Empire in deep, gray mottled stone with uniface surface worked only on the top section, lower section left pretty much as it flaked off from the stone source. Blade still retains a very nice sharp edge. This type of blade was sued as a knife, attached to long sticks for a thrusting action and in blood-letting ceremonies. 9-1/8"L, intact and choice+ - one of the finest of the type we have handled.
ProvenanceEx-T. McCullough Collection, FL.
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