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Cast and original obsidian cutlass. 17 1/2 inches long. Cast made at U.S. National Museum (Smithsonian) for exchange.
Cast and original obsidian cutlass. 17 1/2 inches long. Cast made at U.S. National Museum (Smithsonian) for exchange.
Object Number 2004.24.33126
Display Title Cast and original obsidian cutlass. 17 1/2 inches long. Cast made at U.S. National Museum (Smithsonian) for exchange.
Descriptions
Keywords
  • Manufacture and General Utility
  • Model
  • Archaeological
Subject
  • cutlass
Department Photographic
Date 1992
Artist Hillel S. Burger
Culture
  • Southwest
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)

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