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Point, Stone

Object Name:
Point, Stone
Object ID:
1977.508.05
Description:
Point, biface, Chert Turkey Tail. Stone medium and dark gray projectile.Ovate shape with side notches and contracting base leading to pointed end. Edges and surfaces knapped. Edges relatively flat in horizontal plane. A number of larger facets from knapping on both sides. One side, side notch broken and missing. Base slightly convex sides leading to point. Stone fairly thick about 1/3 of way back from tip. Long taper to pointed base and shorter taper to point. Some broad, dark inclusions in stone that run diagonally across it. Definite surface sheen.
Material:
Stone
Dimensions:
W-0.95 L-2.32 D-0.27 inches Weight-0.3 oz
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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