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Two blocks of unworked obsidian from Guatemala. Obsidian was highly valued throughout ancient Mesoamerica for its cutting edge and polished lustre.
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Burchell, S. (2022, August 10). Unworked Obsidian Blocks, Guatemala. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16255/unworked-obsidian-blocks-guatemala/
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Burchell, Simon. "Unworked Obsidian Blocks, Guatemala." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified August 10, 2022. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16255/unworked-obsidian-blocks-guatemala/.
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Burchell, Simon. "Unworked Obsidian Blocks, Guatemala." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 10 Aug 2022. Web. 25 Dec 2024.
