COLLECTION NAME:
MAW Collection
Record
Filename:
MawM0041-000.jp2
Identifying Number:
MawM0041
Title:
Aztec obsidian piercer.
Subject:
Spears--Mexico
Subject:
Weapons--Mexico
Subject:
Aztec art--Mexico
Subject:
Indigenous peoples--Antiquities
Description:
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.
Materials:
Stone: obsidian: core flaked: pressure flaked: black obsidian
Publisher:
California State University, Los Angeles
Date:
between 900 and 1521
Type:
Artifact
Object Type:
Weapon
Dimensions:
4 3/4 in high x 13/16 in wide x 5/16 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:
Aztec
Period:
Post Classic