Catalog Number |
CAS 0234-0334 | |
Category | Weaponry | |
Object Name | Projectile point | |
Culture | unidentified California Indian | |
Global Region | North America | |
Country | USA | |
State/Prov./Dist. | California | |
County | Alpine | |
Other Geographic Data | West Shore of Eagle Lake | |
Maker's Name | Unknown | |
Date of Manufacture | unknown | |
Collection Name | N/A | |
Materials | Stone: chert | |
Description | Small bifacially flaked projectile point that is biconvex in both longitudinal and transverse cross-sections; Finely-serrated lateral edges are straight and taper to a very sharp distal point; Each basal corner has been removed, forming a sharp tang at the base of each lateral edge and a short center stem for hafting; Base of stem is rounded; Color is off-white. | |
Dimensions (cm) | Width = 1.4, Length = 1.9 |