Projectile Point

37-29-1175

From: United States of America | West Virginia | Marshall County (West Virginia) | Wheeling | Ohio County (West Virginia)

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 37-29-1175
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience United States of America | West Virginia | Marshall County (West Virginia) | Wheeling | Ohio County (West Virginia)
Culture Area Northeast Culture Area
Section American
Materials Chert
Description

Chert. Stem contracting sharply from convex base. Blade broad triangular, barbed. Very gradual rotary bevel. All the fine irregularities on edges left by retouching have been worn off to a high polish by use. Especially noticeable at point.

Length 3.8 cm
Width 1.9 cm
Credit Line Gift of Sallie Wagner Lippincott, 1937
Other Number 9/1 - Field No SF

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