Late Archaic Period, Native American, Cascade Knife, Fletched from Black Obsidian, Collected by a Family Member in Utah, 1990-time frame.
$145.00
A nice description of a Cascade Knife can be found on www.projectilepoints.net. The shape is described as broad medium to large ovoid blade with an elliptical cross section and random flaking pattern. The base is primarily convex, with some examples having a straight or pointed base. These blades date from the early to middle archaic
Cultural Period: Early to Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene
Length of blade varies from 39 to 190 mm (average 70 to 85 mm), Blade Width - 20to 49 mm (average 28 to 34 mm), Thickness - 5 to 12 mm.
The knife/point offered in this listing matches the physical characteristics described above. It is a approx. 85 mm in length and 45 mm wide and 7 mm thick. The base is straight. This blade was dug by a family member in the area of Utah in the 1990's. The blade is fletched from a dark grey obsidian. The edges are almost opaque, it displays very nicely in this floating display, if desired the point can be easily removed from the box.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
Cultural Period: Early to Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene
Length of blade varies from 39 to 190 mm (average 70 to 85 mm), Blade Width - 20to 49 mm (average 28 to 34 mm), Thickness - 5 to 12 mm.
The knife/point offered in this listing matches the physical characteristics described above. It is a approx. 85 mm in length and 45 mm wide and 7 mm thick. The base is straight. This blade was dug by a family member in the area of Utah in the 1990's. The blade is fletched from a dark grey obsidian. The edges are almost opaque, it displays very nicely in this floating display, if desired the point can be easily removed from the box.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
A nice description of a Cascade Knife can be found on www.projectilepoints.net. The shape is described as broad medium to large ovoid blade with an elliptical cross section and random flaking pattern. The base is primarily convex, with some examples having a straight or pointed base. These blades date from the early to middle archaic
Cultural Period: Early to Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene
Length of blade varies from 39 to 190 mm (average 70 to 85 mm), Blade Width - 20to 49 mm (average 28 to 34 mm), Thickness - 5 to 12 mm.
The knife/point offered in this listing matches the physical characteristics described above. It is a approx. 85 mm in length and 45 mm wide and 7 mm thick. The base is straight. This blade was dug by a family member in the area of Utah in the 1990's. The blade is fletched from a dark grey obsidian. The edges are almost opaque, it displays very nicely in this floating display, if desired the point can be easily removed from the box.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
Cultural Period: Early to Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene
Length of blade varies from 39 to 190 mm (average 70 to 85 mm), Blade Width - 20to 49 mm (average 28 to 34 mm), Thickness - 5 to 12 mm.
The knife/point offered in this listing matches the physical characteristics described above. It is a approx. 85 mm in length and 45 mm wide and 7 mm thick. The base is straight. This blade was dug by a family member in the area of Utah in the 1990's. The blade is fletched from a dark grey obsidian. The edges are almost opaque, it displays very nicely in this floating display, if desired the point can be easily removed from the box.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
A nice description of a Cascade Knife can be found on www.projectilepoints.net. The shape is described as broad medium to large ovoid blade with an elliptical cross section and random flaking pattern. The base is primarily convex, with some examples having a straight or pointed base. These blades date from the early to middle archaic
Cultural Period: Early to Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene
Length of blade varies from 39 to 190 mm (average 70 to 85 mm), Blade Width - 20to 49 mm (average 28 to 34 mm), Thickness - 5 to 12 mm.
The knife/point offered in this listing matches the physical characteristics described above. It is a approx. 85 mm in length and 45 mm wide and 7 mm thick. The base is straight. This blade was dug by a family member in the area of Utah in the 1990's. The blade is fletched from a dark grey obsidian. The edges are almost opaque, it displays very nicely in this floating display, if desired the point can be easily removed from the box.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.
Cultural Period: Early to Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene
Length of blade varies from 39 to 190 mm (average 70 to 85 mm), Blade Width - 20to 49 mm (average 28 to 34 mm), Thickness - 5 to 12 mm.
The knife/point offered in this listing matches the physical characteristics described above. It is a approx. 85 mm in length and 45 mm wide and 7 mm thick. The base is straight. This blade was dug by a family member in the area of Utah in the 1990's. The blade is fletched from a dark grey obsidian. The edges are almost opaque, it displays very nicely in this floating display, if desired the point can be easily removed from the box.
As always, thank you for stopping by the shop and for your interest in this piece.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.