Mexican Aztec Maya style Obsidian Sacrifical ritual Stone Knife
Beautiful "Tecpatl" - Obsidian Sacrifical Knife
Handmade in the ancient, prehispanic chipping-tecnique.
Made from Obsidian Stone which comes from the Cerro de Las Navajas mines, in Hidalgo, Mex.
The same mines where used since pre columbian times...
This knife
is a replica of the historic Maya/Aztec Sacrificial knife, called
TECPATL in the aztec nahuatl language.
Knife and handle measure ca. 18cm
Made by artisans in the town of
San Juan Teotihuacan, Mexico.
Made from sharp, volcanic Obsidian stone
The green ( malachite & resin) handle depicts a Maya Warrior Priest who wears an intrincated Headdress with a Pyramid Temple on it, along with other ornaments, while making a sacred blood offer, holding the offering in a Jicara Jar between his hands..
100% functional knife !!!
new/ unused..
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IMPORTANT NOTE
- THIS IS AN INTERNATIONAL SHIPMENT FROM MEXICO
- AVERAGE TIME TO ARRIVAL TO NORTH AMERICA IS 4-5 WEEKS
- AVERAGE TIME TO ARRIVAL REST OF THE WORLD IS 5-7 WEEKS
!!! WORLDWIDE SHIPPING WITH MEXPOST TRACKING NUMBER !!!