Description:

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Mayan, ca. 500 CE. This spear tip demonstrates the painstaking technique of the ancient Mayans. Flint knapping was the process of chipping (as opposed to drilling, grinding, or cutting) flint into tools or ornaments. The Mayans of southern Mexico developed this technique into a true art form! Note the large scale of this spear as well as the meticulous knapping on both faces of the spear! 9-1/2"L x 2-1/2"W at widest Ex- Minerva Gallery, Florida All items in this auction are legal to buy/sell under U.S. statute covering cultural patrimony per United States Code 2600, CHAPTER 14 -- CONVENTION ON CULTURAL PROPERTY, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

  • Condition: Small old break at the tip. Else intact and excellent.

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