The Aztecs didn’t discover obsidian ... Centuries ago, the Mexicas buried offerings of miniature weapons and jewelry within this sacred heart of the city. They considered green obsidian the ...

The Aztecs greatly cherished obsidian ... ideal for crafting ritual objects like miniature weapons and jewelry found in sacred offerings. “Most obsidians are naturally gray or black.

The Aztecs recognized and valued that ... Obsidian could be shaped into sharp tools like blades. Miniature weapons, such as this small knife, were buried as offerings at Tenochtitlán.