This volume explores the social and economic processes involved in the manufacture of obsidian prismatic blades, one of the sharpest cutting instruments ever produced in the prehistoric world. Focusing on ancient Mesoamerica, contributors examine the variation in the way the blades were manufactured and the causes behind their variation. Editor(s): Andrews, Bradford; Hirth, Kenneth G. Series: Monographs. Num Pages: 145 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: HDW; JHMC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 279 x 216 x 10. Weight in Grams: 435.
This volume explores the social and economic processes involved in the manufacture of obsidian prismatic blades, one of the sharpest cutting instruments ever produced in the prehistoric world. Focusing on ancient Mesoamerica, contributors examine the variation in the way the blades were manufactured and the causes behind their variation.