Description |
Elongated blade for war pick, pecked and ground to overall cylindrical shape; Biconvex in both transverse and longitudinal cross-sections; Lateral edges taper to thick, heavy point on proximal end; Distal end is bifacially thinned and lateral edges taper abruptly to form V-shaped, slightly rounded cutting edge; 2 knob-like projections are located at midpoint of lateral edges for hafting to wooden handle; War picks of this type were used exclusively for killing people by striking an opponent on the head. |