Prehistoric and Historic Artifacts and Collectibles

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Extremely Well Made 4 5/8" Obsidian Knife

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Start price: $50

Estimated price: $250 - $400

Buyer's premium: 20%

Pre-Columbian, Colima, Mexico, ca. 300 BC to 300 AD. Fine blade with a long extended needle tip. Likely started life as a bi-pointed knife and with use and resharpening damaged and ended up hafted. Exhibits the highest quality meticulous early flaking and great symmetry. Ex- Dr. David Harner Collection. Former director at the Gilcrease Museum along with Gregory Perino.  

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