These Black Obsidian arrowheads are knapped into shape, similar to the way they were used thousands of years ago. You will receive one arrowhead, each one is approx 39mm - 85mm in length, please note as they are hand knapped they will vary in shape. Obsidian is a natural volcanic glass formed after eruptions and comes in a few different forms, including Snowflake Obsidian, Rainbow Obsidian and Sheen Obsidian. The use of Obsidian dates back to the Stone Age, and it has been used for thousands of years since in weaponry and rituals. The Mesoamericans and the Mayans polished it into mirrors for use in contacting spirits and as portals to other realms. There have more recently been bright blue and green transparent "obsidians" seen on the market - these are in fact just manmade coloured glass. Black Obsidian Healing Properties include: Providing insight and protection from negative influences Dissolving pain Boosting wisdom, learning, intuition Spiritually grounding Combats self defeating pattern Helps you integrate spirituality into everyday life Boosts creativity Emphasises male qualities Helps with scrying effectiveness
