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Pre-Columbian Obsidian Earspool Cores + Spools

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Pre-Columbian Obsidian Earspool Cores + Spools
Pre-Columbian Obsidian Earspool Cores + Spools
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West Coast, Mexico, Ca 300 BCE/1300 CE. First, group of 8 obsidian cores, the byproduct of making ear spools out of this naturally forming volcanic glass. Hard to imagine how this process could even take place! 1-1/2 to 3 cm long; Next, an ear spool in white stone. 15/16" D. Finally, bone ear spool in flared form. 5/8" D. Mexico

Provenance: Ex-Lynn Langdon collection acquired in the 1950's.

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Pre-Columbian Obsidian Earspool Cores + Spools

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