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Image Not Available for 2 pieces of obsidian flake blades
2 pieces of obsidian flake blades
Image Not Available for 2 pieces of obsidian flake blades
Object Number 64-26-20/22862
Display Title 2 pieces of obsidian flake blades
Descriptions
Object Description Blade, portion, obsidian
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Peten
Additional Geographic Terms Santa Elena, near

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