Accession No
1885.64.12
Description
One stemmed projectile point of opaque grey obsidian, presumably used as an arrowhead. Edges bifacially worked; plano-convex in cross section; proximal end tapering with convex edges into a rounded tip; basal end with squared tang and short horizontal shoulders.
Place
Americas; North America; Mexico
Period
?Postclassic ?Aztec
Source
Backhouse, James [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1885.64.12; MAA: AR 1885.64; Z 40403
Cultural Affliation
Material
Stone; Obsidian
Local Term
Measurements
66mm
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
Rectangular paper label adhered to object reading in blue ink: '84. Mexico. J. Backhouse Esq. 1884.'
Event Date
Author: Jan-Henrik Hartung
Description (Physical description)
One stemmed projectile point of opaque grey obsidian, presumably used as an arrowhead. Edges bifacially worked; plano-convex in cross section; proximal end tapering with convex edges into a rounded tip; basal end with squared tang and short horizontal shoulders.
Event Date 15/1/2025
Author: Jan-Henrik Hartung
FM:323301
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