Obsidian (Mahogony)Tumbled & Polished Gemstone

Nearly all of the sources for mahogany obsidian in the United States were discovered by Native Americans. They used this beautiful gemstone for fashioning arrowheads, spears, and knives. Because each source of obsidian contains trace elements unique to that area, the source of each artifact can be identified, teaching us that these artifacts made from obsidian were once transported hundreds of miles over various ancient trade routes. The Incan people used mahogany obsidian to create masks, mirrors, and weapons. Ancient Greeks associated obsidian with Pluto, the god of the underworld and keeper of hidden treasures. This gemstone was even used in the stone age for weapons.