Description:

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A beautiful stone spear created from a gorgeous creamy beige piece of chert. It is well-crafted, symmetrically knapped to points at both ends and incredibly thin, demonstrating the skill of the craftsman. The Colima buried their dead in shaft tombs deep below their residences, alongside the remains of their ancestors. These tombs were richly furnished with ceramic figures, vessels, offerings, and precious stone items like ceremonial blades. Size: 2.2" W x 7" H (5.6 cm x 17.8 cm); 7.55" H (19.2 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: ex-Barakat Gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, acquired prior to 2000

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#153782

  • Condition: Light deposits on surface. In excellent condition with very light wear commensurate with age.

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March 12, 2020 8:00 AM MDT
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