Resharpened Chert Spearpoint
Date 1000-1 BCE
PeriodPost-archaic period
CultureIndigenous American
Place MadeNorth America
MediumChert
Dimensions5 x 2.7 x 0.8 cm (1 15/16 x 1 1/16 x 5/16 in.)
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Bessie Sawhill
Object number76.1.55
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ProvenanceHoward D. Gibbs
DescriptionA flaked grey chert spearpoint that has been heavily resharpened as base is much larger than blade. This is not a Virginia chert but could be from Ohio to Alabama.
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