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Pre-Columbian, Belize, Preclassic Maya Period, ca. 250 BCE to 250 CE. A fine pair of sharp, bi-facially knapped, mottled grey and beige chert macroblade "daggers" - an item famous from the Maya site of Cuello in northern Belize and found at several archaeological sites throughout southern Mesoamerica and the Caribbean, including at Tikal. Although they are sometimes called "daggers," they are only found in ritual deposits, and their form suggests a ceremonial purpose rather than an actual tool. Largest attached to wooden frame, smaller blade loose but stand would be provided for small fee. Size of largest: 9.875" L x 2.125" W (25.1 cm x 5.4 cm) Size of frame: 18.75" L x 2.125" W x 12.5" H (47.6 cm x 5.4 cm x 31.8 cm)

Provenance: ex Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired prior to 2010; Framed blade: ex Arte Xibalba, Osprey, Florida, USA; ex David Walley collection, Pontotoc, Mississippi, USA; Loose blade: purchased August 18, 2006; ex Artemis Gallery; ex private London, UK collection

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#164326

Both intact and excellent with very minor chips to edges.