Colima Dark Green Obsidian Axe grecobactrianempire Bones and Relics

Bones and Relics

These spirits are honored through elaborate rituals and ceremonies that reaffirm lineage

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allowing the plant to regenerate—a sustainable practice passed down for generations

Colima Dark Green Obsidian Axe grecobactrianempire Bones and RelicsPre Columbian Era, Protoclassic period, c. 100 BC250 AD, Colima, Western Mexico This extraordinary and sizable obsidian axe, crafted during the Protoclassic period, exemplifies the technical skill and cultural significance of ancient Mesoamerican artisans. Fashioned from a deep, forest green obsidian with delicate golden hues, the axe features a distinctive elongated, spade shaped form with lightly convex faces, sharpened edges, and a wide tail that