![]() ![]() The book will be significant for Mesoamericanists as well as students and scholars interested in economy, lithic technology, and early complex societies. Olmec Lithic Economy at San Lorenzo offers a new way to analyze the Preclassic lithic economy-the procurement, production, distribution, and consumption of flaked stone tools-and shows how the study of lithics aids in developing a comprehensive picture of the internal structure and operation of Olmec economy. This volcanic glass, not locally available, was transported over great distances, arriving in nodular and finished blade form. The jaguar, the rain, the corn or the dragon are part of the elemental figures that represent the olmec gods. The authors use geochemical analyses to identify thirteen different sources for obsidian during San Lorenzo’s occupation. Evidence recovered from these excavations provides some of the first information on how early craft specialists operated and how the specialized technology used to manufacture obsidian blades spread across Mesoamerica. Hirth and Cyphers conducted a three-decade investigation of obsidian artifacts recovered at Puerto Malpica, the earliest known workshop, and seventy-six other sites on San Lorenzo Island, where these tools were manufactured for local and regional distribution. The obsidian blade was the cutting tool of choice across Mesoamerica and used in a wide range of activities, from domestic food preparation to institutional ritual activities. In fact, despite a lack of FDA approval, some surgeons routinely use obsidian scalpels as they have some significant advantages over their steel counterparts. Through the systematic analysis of this single commodity, Kenneth Hirth and Ann Cyphers reconstruct the importation of raw material and the on-site production and distribution of finished goods from a specialized workshop engaged in the manufacture of obsidian blades. An obsidian blade can hold an edge of just 30 angstroms, making it sharper than any modern scalpel. Thank You.Olmec Lithic Economy at San Lorenzo examines the specialized craft production, manufacturing, adoption, and spread of obsidian cutting tools at San Lorenzo, Mexico, the first major Olmec center to develop in the southern Gulf Coast region of Mesoamerica. I don’t think it’s fair to people already bidding on an item, to stop it early. ![]() When I start an auction I see it through. Please don’t ask me to stop an auction early, unless it is a Buy It Now item. I have met many nice people and have had many great conversations.The only way that I will ship internationally, is if the buyer assumes all liability. This is due to continued problems with the Global Shipping program, customs not allowing certain things and not returning them, not being able to track and insure packages to certain countries, and other problems. Thanks for looking.INTERNATIONAL BUYERS, I can unfortunately no longer ship internationally. Now it’s time for them to go to other collections. I ship everything with signature confirmation, and insurance with more expensive items.I have cherished all my artifacts for as long as I have had them. I will use a half dollar, dollar bill, and a ruler at times for size comparison only, and they are not included in this auction. I try to describe everything according to the description given to me when I purchased them, and my studies. I have studied Pre-Columbian cultures for many years and I have hundreds of books in my office. I have been a collector for over 30 years, and I have purchased hundreds of artifacts from galleries, auction houses, and private collectors and collections. All the items I sell are guaranteed as described, or you can return it for your money back. This is a nice artifact that would be a good addition for your collection.This is a great piece of history, that can now be yours. It displays very nicely with the stand that is included. It has an intricate design that I'm not sure what it represents. This ancient blade was made by the Maya and dates to 200-900 AD. Hi, I have a Mayan obsidian eccentric for sale. ![]()
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