Maya Flint Knife

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Knapped striated tan-gray flint knife blade of elliptical form terminating with a point on both ends. Nice mellow surface patina. Intact, exc. cond. 8"L. x 1-7/8"W.

Provenance: Collection of Palmer "Kit" Carson, IL. Acquired from the Jack Hart Collection. Late 1990's.

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