Aztec Bifaces Group of Seven

AZTEC BIFACES
MEXICO
LATE PRECLASSIC PERIOD
A.D. 1175 TO 1521
PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
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This picture shows a group of seven Aztec bifaces.

They range in size from 7 3/8 inches (18.6 cm) long for

the smallest white example at top center to 24 1/4 inches

(61.5 cm) long for the longest example in the center.

The largest bifaces in this picture represent above

average sizes for these ceremonial knives. Most Aztec
bifaces are probably under 11 inches (28 cm) long.

Group of seven Aztec bifaces.