Spearhead
Date8500 BCE
PeriodEarly archaic
CultureNative American
Place MadeWest Coast, USA, North America
MediumChert
Dimensions5.5 x 3.2 x 0.7 cm (2 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 in.)
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Bessie Sawhill
Object number76.1.56
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DescriptionA flaked black chert spearpoint that has been resharpened by punching out the edge to create a serrated edge.
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