#1020 • Colima Pre-Colombian Obsidian Blades and Spear Heads

Part of Professor’s Collection Part One: Pacific & Pre-Columbian Artifacts (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $170.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $450-650 Origin: Believed to be from the Colima, Mexico region, from around 250-350 CE Dimensions: The longest measures 8x 0.5 in.  Weight: total 0.62 lbs Condition: Light chipping and dirt wear on some pieces Additional Information: Includes various sized Pre-Colombian blades, spear heads, and points made of black obsidian. Also includes a circled rounded neckpiece with holes in each side. Includes 29 pieces total, each have different densities and carved shapes. Used by the lords and rulers of Pre-Columbian for piercings and blood-letting in order to renew life and appease the gods.   Provenance reportedly from Artemis Gallery, CO.