Detail View: MAW Collection:
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Filename:
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MawM0041-000.jp2
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Identifying Number:
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MawM0041
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Title:
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Aztec obsidian piercer.
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Subject:
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Spears--Mexico
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Subject:
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Weapons--Mexico
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Subject:
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Aztec art--Mexico
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Subject:
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Indigenous peoples--Antiquities
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Description:
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Volcanic glass or obsidian has been knapped to form a long hilted object. This piercer could be used in auto-sacrifice to cause blood to flow. Obsidian cuts flesh without tearing it.
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Materials:
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Stone: obsidian: core flaked: pressure flaked: black obsidian
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Publisher:
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California State University, Los Angeles
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Date:
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between 900 and 1521
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Type:
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Artifact
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Object Type:
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Weapon
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Dimensions:
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4 3/4 in high x 13/16 in wide x 5/16 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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Aztec
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Period:
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Post Classic
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