Impressive 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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DAY 1 Pre-Columbian, Native American, Tribal

Feb 26, 2026 9:00 AM EST

Louisville, CO, United States

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