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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