Set of obsidian objects, Mexico Various dimensions Obsidian. Comprising arrowheads, blades, and cores, this set offers a remarkable insight into the obsidian-cutting techniques developed in pre-Columbian Mexico. A volcanic material of exceptional quality, obsidian allowed for the creation of cutting edges of unparalleled sharpness and played an essential role in daily life, hunting, and certain ritual practices. The diversity of the pieces in this collection attests to the remarkable skill of Mesoamerican artisans in working with this stone. Provenance: Auction, Paris.