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Catalog Number CAS 2015-0001-0017   CAS 2015-0001-0017; Biface fragment
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Biface fragment
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 Proximal fragment of an indeterminate biface tool (probably a spear point), whose relatively straight lateral edges taper gradually to an indeterminate distal tip; Wide U-shaped notch at each basal corner forms short down-turned lateral tangs and short hafting stem with tapering lateral edges and straight base; Color is opaque black with brown speckling.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 2.6, Thickness = 0.6, Length = 3.3