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Catalog Number CAS 2015-0001-0001   CAS 2015-0001-0001; Projectile point
Category Weaponry
Object Name Projectile point
Culture
Global Region North America
Country USA
State/Prov./Dist. California
County Modoc
Other Geographic Data Vicinity of Eagleville
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture Unknown
Collection Name N/A
Materials Obsidian
Description Triangular bifacially flaked projectile point with relatively straight lateral edges that taper to a blunt distal point; Deep U-shaped notch at each basal corner forms small down-turned lateral tangs, and a short hafting stem with flaring lateral edges, basal tangs, and an indeterminate base; Color is opaque black.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.0, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 4.0