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Title
Piercing tool or perforator.
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.
Subject
[Stone carving--Mexico, Art--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Labret : ear ornament.
Description
To make this object require time, skill and craftsmanship. The black obsidian was core flaked for the basic shape and size. Small pieces of obsidian would be pushed off by pressure flaking. The shape would be refined by wearing away the surface with abrasive rocks and sand.
Subject
[Labrets, Jewelry--Mexico, Stone carving--Mexico, Decoration and ornament--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Labret : ear ornament.
Description
To make this object require time, skill and craftsmanship. The black obsidian was core flaked for the basic shape and size. Small pieces of obsidian would be pushed off by pressure flaking. The shape would be refined by wearing away the surface with abrasive rocks and sand.
Subject
[Labrets, Jewelry--Mexico, Stone carving--Mexico, Decoration and ornament--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Labret : ear ornament.
Description
To make this object require time, skill and craftsmanship. The black obsidian was core flaked for the basic shape and size. Small pieces of obsidian would be pushed off by pressure flaking. The shape would be refined by wearing away the surface with abrasive rocks and sand.
Subject
[Labrets, Jewelry--Mexico, Stone carving--Mexico, Decoration and ornament--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Labret : ear ornament.
Description
To make this object require time, skill and craftsmanship. The black obsidian was core flaked for the basic shape and size. Small pieces of obsidian would be pushed off by pressure flaking. The shape would be refined by wearing away the surface with abrasive rocks and sand.
Subject
[Labrets, Jewelry--Mexico, Stone carving--Mexico, Decoration and ornament--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Mesoamerican 3/4 grooved axehead.
Description
A well-made axehead, probably from Mexico and the state of Guerrero. Artisans in Guerrero excelled in making stone objects. Greenstone was a favorite medium as it represented fertility and life.
Subject
[Axes--Mexico, Stone carving--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Mesoamerican 3/4 grooved axehead.
Description
A well-made axehead, probably from Mexico and the state of Guerrero. Artisans in Guerrero excelled in making stone objects. Greenstone was a favorite medium as it represented fertility and life.
Subject
[Axes--Mexico, Stone carving--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Mesoamerican 3/4 grooved axehead.
Description
A well-made axehead, probably from Mexico and the state of Guerrero. Artisans in Guerrero excelled in making stone objects. Greenstone was a favorite medium as it represented fertility and life.
Subject
[Axes--Mexico, Stone carving--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Mesoamerican 3/4 grooved axehead.
Description
A well-made axehead, probably from Mexico and the state of Guerrero. Artisans in Guerrero excelled in making stone objects. Greenstone was a favorite medium as it represented fertility and life.
Subject
[Axes--Mexico, Stone carving--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Mesoamerican 3/4 grooved axehead.
Description
A well-made axehead, probably from Mexico and the state of Guerrero. Artisans in Guerrero excelled in making stone objects. Greenstone was a favorite medium as it represented fertility and life.
Subject
[Axes--Mexico, Stone carving--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
Title
Mesoamerican 3/4 grooved axehead.
Description
A well-made axehead, probably from Mexico and the state of Guerrero. Artisans in Guerrero excelled in making stone objects. Greenstone was a favorite medium as it represented fertility and life.
Subject
[Axes--Mexico, Stone carving--Mexico, Indigenous peoples--Antiquities]
Date
Unknown
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