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Catalog Number CAS 2015-0001-0009   CAS 2015-0001-0009; 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 Stone: chert
Description Small triangular, bifacially flaked projectile point whose relatively straight lateral edges taper gradually toward a sharp distal tip; Deep U-shaped notch at each basal corner forms short lateral tangs and short hafting stem with flaring lateral edges and straight base; Color is light tan with butterscotch-colored streaks.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 2.5