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Discipline:
Anthropology  Search this
Region:
US Mid Atlantic (PA, NJ, MD, DE, DC, VA, WV)  Search this
Material:
Quartz
Culture:
Archaic  Search this
Object Type:
Education and Outreach collections
Collecting Locality:
Potomac Tidewater area, North America, United States, Virginia
Description:
This object is part of the Education and Outreach collection, some of which are in the Q?rius science education center and available to see.
Notes:
White quartz biface with a triangular blade, expanding stem, and straight base. Overall measurements are approximately 4.6 cm long and 2 cm at its widest point. One side of the biface is relatively straight from tip to base; one side has a notched stem. Probably used as a projectile point.
Number of objects in this record:
1
Record Last Modified:
18 Apr 2023
Topic:
Education & Outreach  Search this
USNM Number:
EO2001
See more items in:
Q?rius, The Coralyn W. Whitney Science Education Center
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/357717a2c-575c-4773-80e0-94598746b53e
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmnheducation_10000006