Master Flintknapping Work from an Ancient Copan Temple Site in Central America

Copan, Central America

Artists Conception of Ancient Copan Temple Complex

where flints were found

Two Views of a single flint piece showing exquisite workmanship, skill, and detail "chipped" out of a single piece of obsidian

I do not know of anyone today that can produce flint pieces such as this.  This work is absolutely incredible!

Closeup of the same piece showing more detail in the obsidian piece

Two views of one flint piece

These are just a few of the flint pieces found beneath the temple in Copan.  In all, there were a total of nine flints found - each one is thought to represent one of  nine Mayan Gods

ECCENTRIC FLINT
Honey Camp, Orange Walk, BELIZE
Wdt. 13cm; Lt. 20cm
Late Classic (600-900 A.D.)

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