Point, Stone
- Object Name:
- Point, Stone
- Object ID:
- 1995.537.04
- Creator:
- Eastern Woodland Indian
- Description:
- Point, biface, medium gray stone. Shape top view, long rectangle. One edge straight, then almost straight taper to front point. Opposite edge complete shallow curve to front point. Back edge almost flat with slightly rounded corners. In cross section, shape flattened oval. Longitudinal cross section flattened oval with sharper tapers to front and back edges. Surfaces made up of many small flat planes. Slightly light gray character to matte surface. Chips along longer edges that show dark black body underneath. That surface matte too. Label on tag, printed in pencil, two sides: "2 spear core / knife points / local / black flint" On opposite side: "Woodland / 800 yrs. old". In black ink, accession number.
- Material:
- Stone
Flint - Dimensions:
- W-1 L-3.2 D-0.3 inches Weight-0.7 oz
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Collection
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