Indian Arrowhead, Far West, North American, Possible Fremont or Costal Cotton Wood Point, Displayed in Rikers Box
Based on a document found inside the Rikers Box this point is displayed in, this piece was collected "in the area of Newspaper Rock in S. E. Utah." The date of collection is not stated, but the document mentions John Hilde's grandparents, suggesting collection occurred in the 1950s. The same document suggests this point was created by the Fremont Culture, with reference to book by Lar Nothem, pg. 276. I could not find a book by this author, so I cannot authenticate any information written on the paper enclosed with this point.
My research through "Indian Arrowheads" by Cooper, Rowe, and Bennett suggests the point could possibly be identified Coastal Cotton Wood. It features a lancolet shape and originates from the far western region. However, its small size raises doubts about classifying it definitively as a Fremont point. Coastal Cotton Woods share similar characteristics—same shape, yet categorized as small to medium in size, which aligns with this artifact.
I defer the classification to those with superior expertise in this area. This piece was acquired from a family estate sale, nestled among items simply labeled "artifacts." The family had little information about its history, but the curious note on the base of the Rikers box piqued my interest. The Rikers Box itself is included with the point.
The dimensions of the point are approximately 1 7/8 inches long, 5/8 inch wide at its widest point, and around 1/8 inch thick. The Rikers Box measures approximately 3 1/4 inches long, 2 5/8 inches wide, and 1 inch deep. Please examine the photos closely for a complete perspective of this intriguing artifact.
As always, thank you for visiting our shop and for your interest in this piece. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Based on a document found inside the Rikers Box this point is displayed in, this piece was collected "in the area of Newspaper Rock in S. E. Utah." The date of collection is not stated, but the document mentions John Hilde's grandparents, suggesting collection occurred in the 1950s. The same document suggests this point was created by the Fremont Culture, with reference to book by Lar Nothem, pg. 276. I could not find a book by this author, so I cannot authenticate any information written on the paper enclosed with this point.
My research through "Indian Arrowheads" by Cooper, Rowe, and Bennett suggests the point could possibly be identified Coastal Cotton Wood. It features a lancolet shape and originates from the far western region. However, its small size raises doubts about classifying it definitively as a Fremont point. Coastal Cotton Woods share similar characteristics—same shape, yet categorized as small to medium in size, which aligns with this artifact.
I defer the classification to those with superior expertise in this area. This piece was acquired from a family estate sale, nestled among items simply labeled "artifacts." The family had little information about its history, but the curious note on the base of the Rikers box piqued my interest. The Rikers Box itself is included with the point.
The dimensions of the point are approximately 1 7/8 inches long, 5/8 inch wide at its widest point, and around 1/8 inch thick. The Rikers Box measures approximately 3 1/4 inches long, 2 5/8 inches wide, and 1 inch deep. Please examine the photos closely for a complete perspective of this intriguing artifact.
As always, thank you for visiting our shop and for your interest in this piece. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.
Based on a document found inside the Rikers Box this point is displayed in, this piece was collected "in the area of Newspaper Rock in S. E. Utah." The date of collection is not stated, but the document mentions John Hilde's grandparents, suggesting collection occurred in the 1950s. The same document suggests this point was created by the Fremont Culture, with reference to book by Lar Nothem, pg. 276. I could not find a book by this author, so I cannot authenticate any information written on the paper enclosed with this point.
My research through "Indian Arrowheads" by Cooper, Rowe, and Bennett suggests the point could possibly be identified Coastal Cotton Wood. It features a lancolet shape and originates from the far western region. However, its small size raises doubts about classifying it definitively as a Fremont point. Coastal Cotton Woods share similar characteristics—same shape, yet categorized as small to medium in size, which aligns with this artifact.
I defer the classification to those with superior expertise in this area. This piece was acquired from a family estate sale, nestled among items simply labeled "artifacts." The family had little information about its history, but the curious note on the base of the Rikers box piqued my interest. The Rikers Box itself is included with the point.
The dimensions of the point are approximately 1 7/8 inches long, 5/8 inch wide at its widest point, and around 1/8 inch thick. The Rikers Box measures approximately 3 1/4 inches long, 2 5/8 inches wide, and 1 inch deep. Please examine the photos closely for a complete perspective of this intriguing artifact.
As always, thank you for visiting our shop and for your interest in this piece. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.