{"product_id":"southwest-large-prehistoric-blade","title":"Southwest Large Prehistoric Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003eEarly Man\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5.625\" L x 2.875\" W\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand Carved from Stone 1893 Globe AZ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Huntzerger Collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Wonderful Condition Great Patina\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge prehistoric blades from the American Southwest is an impressive stone tools crafted by ancient Native American peoples, often from materials like chert, flint, or obsidian. These artifacts are highly valued in archaeology and collections for their size, craftsmanship, thin profiles, and beautiful patina (a natural aging sheen on the stone).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the prehistoric Southwest (including areas like Arizona and New Mexico), such blades date back to various periods, including Paleoindian times (associated with early hunter-gatherers) and later cultures. They were likely used as knives, cutting tools, or components of larger implements for hunting, butchering, or processing materials.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique American Indian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47394411675813,"sku":"5224-1984","price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6071\/5685\/files\/5224-1984_2.jpg?v=1768435127","url":"https:\/\/antiqueamericanindianart.com\/products\/southwest-large-prehistoric-blade","provider":"Antique American Indian Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}