Projectile Point

97-563-2182

From: United States of America | Maryland | Cecil County

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 97-563-2182
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience United States of America | Maryland | Cecil County
Culture Area Northeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Quartzite
Technique Chipped
Description

Light-colored with pinkish tones. Broad, triangulard blade. Short, tapering stem with striking platform visible at base. Point shows wear (polish). Edges probably used as scrapers.

Length 7.2 Measurement Unit Not Provided
Width 4.3 Measurement Unit Not Provided
Thickness 1.4 Measurement Unit Not Provided
Credit Line Gift of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, 1997
Other Number L-563-2182 - Old Museum Number | 6669 - ANSP Number | 1079 - Collector Number

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