“Maya artisans prized flint for their weaponry.” This carved stone weapon “suggests a zoomorph, perhaps a snake in its long, sinuous shape;” and the simplicity of the design is also apparent. This particular artifact shows the effectiveness of the simple design to serve its functions, while the design is also inspired by an animal and may perhaps held a certain symbolism or significance.
-Courtly Art of the Ancient Maya
Flints are awesome. "zoomorph" is a great word. You have chosen a very different example from Lis, and with a different use; a weapon.
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