Point, Stone
- Object Name:
- Point, Stone
- Object ID:
- 1977.508.14
- Description:
- Point, biface, Chert. Medium gray stone projectile. Transition piece between triangular and ovate shape with slightly concave base. Edges and surfaces knapped. One side and base create right angle at corner and side almost straight. Other side, slightly convex, thus description of ovate. From side, edges irregular. Straight edge slight S-curve to it. Slightly convex edge, large, shallow curve when viewed from side. Stone relatively flat on one side. Large bump in center on opposite side, so it tapers to point then tapers slightly to base. Sharper bevel to base end. Slightly lighter-color near tip. Small inclusions near base and partway up body. Stone surface relatively shiny in facets of knapping procedure.
- Material:
- Stone
- Dimensions:
- W-0.79 L-1.96 D-0.33 inches Weight-0.25 oz
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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