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Catalog Number CAS 2015-0001-0015   CAS 2015-0001-0015; 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
Description Triangular, bifacially flaked projectile point with serrated and convex lateral edges that taper gradually to a sharp distal tip; Very deep and wide U-shaped notch at each basal corner forms pronounced down-turned lateral tangs and short hafting stem with straight lateral edges and pointed base; Color is light gray with olive green banding.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.5, Thickness = 0.3, Length = 3.0