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Projectile Point

MOA: University of British Columbia

2990/1

Paleo projectile point, made of grey chert. Lanceolate with narrow and pointed stem, serrated blade edge and acute distal end. Random flaking technique; desert varnish. Well preserved.

  • Narrative

    The object was labelled: "Qupisnique Pts. Pampa de los Fos." by the collector, which references the Pampa de los Fósiles archaeological site on the north coast of Peru. Another note says "Cupisnique Quebrada".

  • Type of Item point
  • Culture Paijan
  • Material chert mineral
  • Measurements height 1.2 cm, width 10.8 cm, depth 2.5 cm (overall)
  • Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
  • Received from Erika H. Sawyer
  • Made in La Libertad
  • Creation Date between 9001 BCE and 5001 BCE
  • Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
  • Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
  • Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013
  • Condition good
  • Accession Number 2990/0001

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