COLLECTION NAME:
MAW Collection
Record
Filename:
MawM0080-000.jp2
Identifying Number:
MawM0080
Title:
Piercing tool or perforator.
Subject:
Stone carving--Mexico
Subject:
Art--Mexico
Subject:
Indigenous peoples--Antiquities
Description:
Mesoamerican people pierced their noses, low lips, and ear lobes for decorative purposes. Tongues and penises were pierced for ritual bloodletting or self-sacrifice. Both of these areas heal rapidly.
Materials:
Stone: black obsidian; core flaked, pressure flaked, abraded, and polished (one of a pair).
Publisher:
California State University, Los Angeles
Date:
Unknown
Type:
Artifact
Object Type:
Tool
Dimensions:
3 1/16 in high x 1 7/16 in wide x 3/8 in deep
Collection:
MAW Collection
Location:
Mexico
Rights:
Physical collection housed at California State University, Los Angeles. | MATERIALS ARE IN COPYRIGHT | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ | This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder(s).
Culture:
Unknown
Period:
Unknown
