Because of the lack of crystal structure, obsidian blade edges can reach almost molecular thinness, leading to its ancient use as projectile points, jewelry and figurines and its modern use as surgical scalpel blades among others. It is produced when felsic lava extruded from a volcano cools without crystal growth.
What is Obsidian? Obsidian is a naturally occurring extrusive igneous rock. Shaping and polish is all handmade and involves no templates its all done by hand by some of the best artisans with generations of experience. This piece is highly detailed and the making process requires many days of labor. The commerce was based on the interchange of ceramics, masks and candlesticks. The hunting, the fishing and the harvesting was practiced, and agriculture and the commerce principally based their economy. It was organized in a theocratic State, in which also they governed the priests. The Teotihuacan culture was extended by the states of Puebla, Tlaxcala and Michoacán. The eyes of the mask are encrusted with royal pearl shell inserts, adding a beautiful contrast to the natural jet black coloration of the obsidian. The mask and base are made out of black Obsidian with a high and smooth polish finish. This mask is skillfully engraved and detailed on the front and sides. Handmade art encrusted Black obsidian Teotihuacan mask Dear Viewer, You will be purchasing a new handcrafted, stone carved, encrusted Teotihuacan mask.
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