Lot Essay
A label on the reverse of the first item reads Flint implement supposed to be a weapon of state. Brought by a naval officer from Honduras, Central America. Pitt-Rivers Collt.
Central and South America
AN UNUSUAL FLAKED STONE IMPLEMENT, of penannular form perhaps representing a stylised animal's head, with curved horns almost meeting at the tips; and a Mexican obsidian mask, chipped
Details
AN UNUSUAL FLAKED STONE IMPLEMENT, of penannular form perhaps representing a stylised animal's head, with curved horns almost meeting at the tips; and a Mexican obsidian mask, chipped
20.5cm. and 9cm. high respectively (2)
20.5cm. and 9cm. high respectively (2)
Provenance
Lt.Gen. A.H.L.F. Pitt Rivers for the first