Accession No

1923.1013.6


Description

A small chert projectile point, possibly a spearhead or arrowhead. Slight slope to a shallow tang, the very tip is missing.


Place

Americas; North America; United States of America


Period

Middle Archaic Period


Source

Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]


Department

Arch


Reference Numbers

1923.1013.6


Cultural Affliation


Material

Stone; Quartz; Chert; Basalt


Local Term


Measurements


Events

Description (Labels & Markings)
A typed label adhered to the object reads 'America' in black ink.
Event Date
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson


Description (Physical description)
Box of stone implements of various types and sizes, each labelled America
Event Date 1923
Author: maa


Context (Amendments / updates)
Period field previously stated 'Unknown' but it is possible this style of projectile is from the Mid Archaic Period. This has been tentatively added to the Period field but further investigation will be needed.
Event Date 21/10/2025
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson


Description (Physical description)
A small chert projectile point, possibly a spearhead or arrowhead. Slight slope to a shallow tang, the very tip is missing.
Event Date 21/10/2025
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson


FM:327559

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