Fine Colima Obsidian Spear Tips (3) - Dec 07, 2023 | Artemis Gallery In Co
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Fine Colima Obsidian Spear Tips (3)
Fine Colima Obsidian Spear Tips (3)
Item Details
Description
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A fine trio of spear tips that are hand-knapped from slender fragments of jet-black obsidian. Each tool features a stocky body with a gently tapered handle with fan notches, smooth, lustrous surfaces, and a dramatically pointed tip that could pierce even the toughest of hide or skin. Size of largest: 7.5" L x 0.875" W (19 cm x 2.2 cm)

Provenance: private Lakeland, Georgia, USA collection, acquired from family, originally collected by Carlton Godwin, El Paso, Texas, USA

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Condition
Loss to point of one spear tip as shown; larger 2 are intact. Minor chips and light earthen deposits, otherwise in excellent condition. Great luster throughout!
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Fine Colima Obsidian Spear Tips (3)

Estimate $1,000 - $1,500
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Starting Price $500
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Artemis Gallery

Artemis Gallery

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Auction Curated By
Bob Dodge
Owner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art
Sydelle Dienstfrey
PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts
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