{"product_id":"large-pre-columbian-colima-mahogany-obsidian-blade","title":"Large Pre-Columbian Colima Mahogany Obsidian Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge Colima Mahogany Obsidian Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColima, West Mexico | Pre-Columbian\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn impressive Colima blade fashioned from mahogany obsidian, displaying warm reddish-brown tones interspersed with irregular black mottling. Its slender, elongated form tapers to points at both ends, while carefully worked flake scars across the surfaces reveal the craftsmanship involved in shaping the volcanic glass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade’s substantial length and striking natural coloration give it a strong sculptural presence. It may have served a ceremonial or prestige function, although its specific original use remains unconfirmed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePresented vertically on a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecustom metal display stand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, allowing its elegant proportions and contrasting colors to be appreciated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ex West Coast Gallery, California; acquired by the gallery from a private California estate.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 13¼ inches long.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Minerva Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54218837524777,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2762\/2185\/files\/2B38CF26-E0BA-4149-9423-4A50BA5230CA.jpg?v=1790135673","url":"https:\/\/minerva-gallery.com\/products\/large-pre-columbian-colima-mahogany-obsidian-blade","provider":"Minerva Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}