Native American Eastern Woodlands Obsidian Spear Head
Native American, North America, Southeastern United States, Eastern Woodland, ca. 500 to 1500 CE. A knapped obsidian spear head of a hefty size with a teardrop-shaped body and sharpened edges. The wide body suggests it was used for inflicting severe wounds to either enemy warriors or hunted prey. Custom display case included. Size: 5.375" L x 1.9" W (13.7 cm x 4.8 cm)
Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection
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#155367
Condition Report: Minor nicks to body and edges commensurate with knapping, otherwise intact and very good. Nice luster throughout.
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Native American, North America, Southeastern United States, Eastern Woodland, ca. 500 to 1500 CE. A knapped obsidian spear head of a hefty size with a teardrop-shaped body and sharpened edges. The wide body suggests it was used for inflicting severe wounds to either enemy warriors or hunted prey. Custom display case included. Size: 5.375" L x 1.9" W (13.7 cm x 4.8 cm)
Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#155367
Condition Report: Minor nicks to body and edges commensurate with knapping, otherwise intact and very good. Nice luster throughout.