Institute for Biodiversity Science and Sustainability

CAS Anthropology Collections Database


Catalog Number

CAS 1999-0008-0003   CAS 1999-0008-0003; Spear point
Category Weaponry
Object Name Spear point
Culture Yokuts
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Fresno
Other Geographic Data City: Fresno (vicinity of)
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture unknown
Collection Name N/A
Materials Stone: chert
Description Bifacially flaked spear point with deep corner notches and short hafting stem with expanded base; Lateral sides of point are convex and taper gradually to a blunt point; Overall color is mottled gray and tan.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 4.1, Thickness = 0.9, Length = 5.1