Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Weapons and Ammunition (hierarchy name)
5. weapons
6. ceremonial weapons

Narrower term/s

• perforators

Anotations

Scope note:

Sharp edged or pointed implements used in Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican cultures to kill victims or simply shed blood as sacrifices to the gods; they take a variety of forms, including manmade objects such as knives and sharp spikes with handles, and natural objects such as thorns and stingray stings.