Obsidian mirrors, appreciated for their colour and translucence, were associated with shamanic vision and clairvoyance: they allowed the inhabitants of our world acces to spiritual energy.
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Title: Obsidian Mirror
Creator: Culture Jama-Coaque
Creator Lifespan: -500 - 1530
Creator Nationality: Ecuador
Creator Death Place: Manabi, Esmeraldas and Santa Elena. Ecuadorian North Coast
Creator Birth Place: Manabi, Esmeraldas and Santa Elena. Ecuadorian North Coast
Date: 500 B.C. - 1530
Provenance: Ecuadorian North Coast, Ecuadorian North Coast
Physical Dimensions: h15.9 cm
Culture: Jama-Coaque
Type: Stone
Rights: Museo Casa del Alabado. Inventoried by National Institute of Cultural Heritage of Ecuador (INPC), Museo Casa del Alabado