Colima Obsidian Blade

Description

Fine knapped mahogany obsidian long blade of elliptical form, terminating to a point at both ends. Two minor, probably in manufacture, edge flakes, and a minor flake off one tip, otherwise intact, exc. cond. A very nice example. 11-3/8"L. x 1-1/2"W.

Provenance: Private New England collection, acquired from Anthropos Gallery. Ex. Federico Bermudez Family, Houston, TX., 1960's.

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Colima Obsidian Blade

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Estimate $800-$1,200Feb 26, 2026, 11:00 AM EST

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Artemis Fine Arts

Artemis Fine ArtsLouisville, CO, United States

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This auction is curated by:

Charles Moore Arte Primitivo, Associate, African/Tribal Art

Howard RoseArte Primitivo, Associate, African/Tribal Art

DAY 1 Pre-Columbian, Native American, Tribal

Feb 26, 2026 11:00 AM EST

Louisville, CO, United States

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