This obsidian arrowhead was excavated from an ancient battleground in Tenochtitlan, Mexico (Mexico City). Provenance: Ex. Borenstein Art Gallery, New Orleans, 1960’s to 1970’s. Ex. Ancient Artifacts & Treasures, Winter Park, FL, acquired in 2004.This arrowhead was used by Montezuma’s Aztec Warriors against Cortez’s Spanish Conquistadors in 1521 AD during the fall of Tenochtitlan. This was the Aztec’s last stand against Cortez.Obsidian arrowheads had no chance against the Conquistadors armor.The Aztecs were annihilated. This battle marked the end of the once mighty Aztec Empire.
SIGNED: Unsigned COLOR: Black DATE OF CREATION: Pre-1800 MATERIAL: Obsidian REGION OF ORIGIN: Mexico MAKER: Aztec Warrior SIZE TYPE/LARGEST DIMENSION: Small (Up to 14in.) AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEE: Lifetime LISTED BY: Dealer or Reseller TYPE: Arrowhead PROVENANCE 2: Ex Ancient Artifacts & Treasures, Winter Park, Florida PROVENANCE 1: Ex. Borenstein Art Gallery, New Orleans, 1960's-70's STYLE: Pre-Columbian ORIGINAL/REPRODUCTION: Original BONUS 3D DISPLAY CASE INCLUDED: For no extra charge
