Large Obsidian Blade

Object/Artifact

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El Camino College Anthropology Museum

Name/Title

Large Obsidian Blade

Entry/Object ID

A-268

Description

Large, flat, wide prismatic blade of obsidian. It is retouched along one side down to the tip.

Category

Archaeology

Acquisition

Accession

85.1.2

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

Jalisco

Dimensions

Dimension Description

16.6cm x 6.4cm x 1.5cm

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

Signs of recent chipping along the thinner long edge. Rectangle of adhesive on one facet. Number R0123 is written on white-out and nail polish on the flat side.