Core

MOA: University of British Columbia

3157/157 a-f

Six pieces of obsidian cores of varying shapes and sizes. Each core has prismatic blade scars running lengthwise along the side of the core. a-d) Four large cores, mostly complete. e-f) Two smaller fragments of cores.


  • Type of Item core
  • Culture Maya
  • Material obsidian stone
  • Measurements height 10.5 cm, width 2.4 cm, depth 1.8 cm (part a)

  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer, Carol Sawyer, Brian Sawyer, Dana Sawyer, Diane Sawyer, Lynn Thompson
  • Received from Carol Sawyer, Brian Sawyer, Dana Sawyer, Diane Sawyer, Lynn Thompson

  • Made in Mexico

  • Creation Date between 1 and 1500
  • Ownership Date before 2002, before 2012, before July 15, 2015
  • Acquisition Date on July 15, 2015

  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 3157/0157 a-f