Projectile Point
MOA: University of British Columbia
2990/737 a-d
Group of four obsidian projectile points. a) Arrow point with acute distal end, serrated blade edges, straight blade shape and straight base. Flattened cross sections. Random flaking type. Unbroken b) Arrow point with acute distal end, serrated blade edges, straight blade shape and straight base. Flattened cross sections. Random flaking type. Unbroken c) Arrow point with obstuse distal end, serrated blade edges, straight blade shape and rounded base. Flattened cross sections. Random flaking type. Unbroken d) Black and brown arrow point with acute distal end, serrated blade edges, straight blade shape and straight base. Flattened cross sections. Random flaking type. Unbroken.
- Type of Item point
- Culture Paracas
- Material obsidian stone
- Measurements height 0.7 cm, width 4.5 cm, depth 2.0 cm (overall)
- Previous Owner Alan R. Sawyer, Erika H. Sawyer
- Received from Erika H. Sawyer
- Made in Teojate
- Creation Date between 901 BCE and 201 BCE
- Collection Date between 1950 and 1975
- Ownership Date before January 15, 2013
- Acquisition Date on January 15, 2013
- Condition good
- Accession Number 2990/0737 a-d