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Rare Colima Eccentric Obsidian - Snake Form

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Rare Colima Eccentric Obsidian - Snake Form

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Pre-Columbian, West Coast Mexico, Colima, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. A very rare and quite attractive carved obsidian snake. Perhaps used as a dagger or knife, but more likely just showing the technical skill of the craftsman who created this 2000 years ago. Flat on one side and high ridge on the other with hundreds of knapped flakes. Custom stand. Size: 6.25" L (15.9 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery, Nick Poolos collection acquired in the 1970's

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Rare Colima Eccentric Obsidian - Snake Form

Name: Rare Colima Eccentric Obsidian - Snake Form
SKU: 45990245
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $600 - $900

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Starting Price $300

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