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Catalog Number

CAS 0234-0334   CAS 0234-0334; Projectile point
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