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Original, authentic Mayan blood-letter, 2 obsidian points, Dr. Heflin col., COAs

$ 78.67

Availability: 45 in stock
  • Origin: Mexico
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available
  • Condition: Used
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
  • Handmade: Yes
  • Tribal Affiliation: Mayan, Jalisco

    Description

    Three beautiful and well made obsidian artifacts from ancient Mexico.  All are from the collection of
    Dr. Allen Heflin
    .  Information about him will be provided to the buyer along with
    COAs
    for each item.  The first item on the left, letter
    A
    , is an atlatl point marked on the back with "
    Teotihiuacan
    5/24/58."   It is 3 3/8' long and in overall good condition with a slight impact ding on its tip and dates c.300-700 AD. The middle item,
    B
    , is a rare, well made and well preserved, semi-translucent obsidian perforator or blood-letter used during
    Mayan
    religious rituals.  It is 4 1/2" long and dates to c.300-900 AD.  It does have some glue stuck to the back from a previous owner.  The item on the right,
    C
    ., is a semi-translucent obsidian stemmed point that was found in the Lake Sayula area of
    Jalisco
    and is marked with "Lake Sayula" on the reverse.  It measures 3 3/8" in length and dates to c.300BC-600 AD.  Free shipping.  US bidders only.  Will not ship outside the US.  Thank you.