Detail View: MAW Collection:
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Filename:
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MawM0080-000.jp2
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Identifying Number:
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MawM0080
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Title:
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Piercing tool or perforator.
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Subject:
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Stone carving--Mexico
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Subject:
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Art--Mexico
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Subject:
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Indigenous peoples--Antiquities
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Description:
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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.
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Materials:
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Stone: black obsidian; core flaked, pressure flaked, abraded, and polished (one of a pair).
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Publisher:
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California State University, Los Angeles
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Date:
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Unknown
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Type:
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Artifact
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Object Type:
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Tool
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Dimensions:
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3 1/16 in high x 1 7/16 in wide x 3/8 in deep
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Collection:
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MAW Collection
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Location:
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Mexico
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Rights:
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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).
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Culture:
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Unknown
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Period:
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Unknown
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