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Biface

Object Name:
Biface
Object ID:
1977.510.058
Description:
Biface, Argillite. Medium gray stone point fragment. Roughly triangular when viewed from top. Sides slightly convex, lead to slightly flattened point. Back edge fractured at angle. Edges knapped. Cross section of flattened ellipse. Longitudinal cross section, slight taper towards front, then more beveled edge on one side. Some darker areas on surface in irregular spots. Looks like point fragment from a lance.
Material:
Stone
Dimensions:
W-2.2 L-2.7 D-0.6 inches Weight-2 oz
Provenance:
From "Dexter."
Credit Line:
New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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