Late Transitional Archaic Period, Elko Corner Notched Point, Collected/Dug by a Family Member in Utah
$85.00
A nice description of Elko Corner Notched points can be found on www.projectilepoints.net.
These types of points are described as, small to medium triangular side notched points, with a flattened to elliptical cross section. Blades are commonly finely serrated. The shoulders may vary from horizontal to having an upward angle and an expanding stem. It generally features a random flaking pattern but may vary to a parallel oblique pattern. Total Length - 24 to 88 mm (average 33 to 51 mm), Stem Length - 7 to 11 mm, Blade Width - 15 to 52 mm (average 18 to 24 mm), Neck Width - 10 to 32 mm (typically 13 to 17 mm), Stem Width - 13 to 42 mm, thickness 4 to 9 mm. These points are found through-out the Western United States and down into Mexico. They are primarily made from obsidian, followed by locally available materials including basalt.
The dark grey obsidian point offered in this listing matches the physical characteristics described above. The point measures approx. 50 mm long, 37 mm wide and 7 mm deep. The stem is approx. 8 mm long with a neck that measures approx. 18 mm wide. The point was dug/collected by a family member in Utah. The point is showcased in a floating display box, it can be easily removed from this box if desired.
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.
These types of points are described as, small to medium triangular side notched points, with a flattened to elliptical cross section. Blades are commonly finely serrated. The shoulders may vary from horizontal to having an upward angle and an expanding stem. It generally features a random flaking pattern but may vary to a parallel oblique pattern. Total Length - 24 to 88 mm (average 33 to 51 mm), Stem Length - 7 to 11 mm, Blade Width - 15 to 52 mm (average 18 to 24 mm), Neck Width - 10 to 32 mm (typically 13 to 17 mm), Stem Width - 13 to 42 mm, thickness 4 to 9 mm. These points are found through-out the Western United States and down into Mexico. They are primarily made from obsidian, followed by locally available materials including basalt.
The dark grey obsidian point offered in this listing matches the physical characteristics described above. The point measures approx. 50 mm long, 37 mm wide and 7 mm deep. The stem is approx. 8 mm long with a neck that measures approx. 18 mm wide. The point was dug/collected by a family member in Utah. The point is showcased in a floating display box, it can be easily removed from this box if desired.
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 Elko Corner Notched points can be found on www.projectilepoints.net.
These types of points are described as, small to medium triangular side notched points, with a flattened to elliptical cross section. Blades are commonly finely serrated. The shoulders may vary from horizontal to having an upward angle and an expanding stem. It generally features a random flaking pattern but may vary to a parallel oblique pattern. Total Length - 24 to 88 mm (average 33 to 51 mm), Stem Length - 7 to 11 mm, Blade Width - 15 to 52 mm (average 18 to 24 mm), Neck Width - 10 to 32 mm (typically 13 to 17 mm), Stem Width - 13 to 42 mm, thickness 4 to 9 mm. These points are found through-out the Western United States and down into Mexico. They are primarily made from obsidian, followed by locally available materials including basalt.
The dark grey obsidian point offered in this listing matches the physical characteristics described above. The point measures approx. 50 mm long, 37 mm wide and 7 mm deep. The stem is approx. 8 mm long with a neck that measures approx. 18 mm wide. The point was dug/collected by a family member in Utah. The point is showcased in a floating display box, it can be easily removed from this box if desired.
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.
These types of points are described as, small to medium triangular side notched points, with a flattened to elliptical cross section. Blades are commonly finely serrated. The shoulders may vary from horizontal to having an upward angle and an expanding stem. It generally features a random flaking pattern but may vary to a parallel oblique pattern. Total Length - 24 to 88 mm (average 33 to 51 mm), Stem Length - 7 to 11 mm, Blade Width - 15 to 52 mm (average 18 to 24 mm), Neck Width - 10 to 32 mm (typically 13 to 17 mm), Stem Width - 13 to 42 mm, thickness 4 to 9 mm. These points are found through-out the Western United States and down into Mexico. They are primarily made from obsidian, followed by locally available materials including basalt.
The dark grey obsidian point offered in this listing matches the physical characteristics described above. The point measures approx. 50 mm long, 37 mm wide and 7 mm deep. The stem is approx. 8 mm long with a neck that measures approx. 18 mm wide. The point was dug/collected by a family member in Utah. The point is showcased in a floating display box, it can be easily removed from this box if desired.
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 Elko Corner Notched points can be found on www.projectilepoints.net.
These types of points are described as, small to medium triangular side notched points, with a flattened to elliptical cross section. Blades are commonly finely serrated. The shoulders may vary from horizontal to having an upward angle and an expanding stem. It generally features a random flaking pattern but may vary to a parallel oblique pattern. Total Length - 24 to 88 mm (average 33 to 51 mm), Stem Length - 7 to 11 mm, Blade Width - 15 to 52 mm (average 18 to 24 mm), Neck Width - 10 to 32 mm (typically 13 to 17 mm), Stem Width - 13 to 42 mm, thickness 4 to 9 mm. These points are found through-out the Western United States and down into Mexico. They are primarily made from obsidian, followed by locally available materials including basalt.
The dark grey obsidian point offered in this listing matches the physical characteristics described above. The point measures approx. 50 mm long, 37 mm wide and 7 mm deep. The stem is approx. 8 mm long with a neck that measures approx. 18 mm wide. The point was dug/collected by a family member in Utah. The point is showcased in a floating display box, it can be easily removed from this box if desired.
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.
These types of points are described as, small to medium triangular side notched points, with a flattened to elliptical cross section. Blades are commonly finely serrated. The shoulders may vary from horizontal to having an upward angle and an expanding stem. It generally features a random flaking pattern but may vary to a parallel oblique pattern. Total Length - 24 to 88 mm (average 33 to 51 mm), Stem Length - 7 to 11 mm, Blade Width - 15 to 52 mm (average 18 to 24 mm), Neck Width - 10 to 32 mm (typically 13 to 17 mm), Stem Width - 13 to 42 mm, thickness 4 to 9 mm. These points are found through-out the Western United States and down into Mexico. They are primarily made from obsidian, followed by locally available materials including basalt.
The dark grey obsidian point offered in this listing matches the physical characteristics described above. The point measures approx. 50 mm long, 37 mm wide and 7 mm deep. The stem is approx. 8 mm long with a neck that measures approx. 18 mm wide. The point was dug/collected by a family member in Utah. The point is showcased in a floating display box, it can be easily removed from this box if desired.
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.