Object Record
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Metadata
Collection |
Speer Collection |
Catalog Number |
1999.0001.0504 |
Object Name |
Point, Projectile |
'Iipay Aa Name |
kwerraaw |
Description |
A fragmented projectile point, in Southern California archaeology terms, also known as an arrowpoint. The type is a Dos Cabezas serrated point (#12 from True's typology) from the Late Prehistoric period, 1300-800 years ago. This bifacial tool is an elongated triangle in shape. It is serrated along two edges and has a broken tip, perhaps due to impact. The base is concave. The haft element has two distinct tangs (end points) produced by side-notches for hafting. The stone material is volcanic glass, possibly Obsidian Butte, although only a few quartz inclusions are observed; the point is not glassy in sheen. It is fine grained and may be fire-affected. It is fairly thick. The ventral side has bilateral flake scars. The dorsal side has a fairly central ridge down the length with bilateral flake scars. There is some evidence of retouch, or reworking noted within some of the serrated flake scars. Dimensions: Length - 0.944", Width - 0.433", Depth/Thickness - 0.157", Weight - 0.035 oz |
Provenance |
Borrego Valley: The Borrego Valley was inhabited and used variously by three Native American groups, the Kumeyaay-Diegueño, the Cahuilla and the Cupeño, until the late 1800s. Evidence of their occupation includes bedrock grinding stone areas, manos and metates, projectile points, pottery and other artifacts. |
Date |
Late Prehistoric (1300-800 YA) |
Material |
Obsidian |
Technique |
Pressure Flaking |
Culture |
Kumeyaay / Diegueño |
Place of Origin |
CA, SDi |
Caption |
Obsidian projectile point--longitudinal view, dorsal side, tip up. |
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