Object ID:
1959.10.53
Object Name:
Point, Projectile
Dimensions:
H-0.792 W-4.285 L-16.35 cm
Description:
Plano Lanceolate Cluster, Late Paleoindian period.
Identifying features include, Lanceolate (Tang Shape), Parallel ovate (Blade Shape), Subconvex (Base Shape).
Identifying features include, Lanceolate (Tang Shape), Parallel ovate (Blade Shape), Subconvex (Base Shape).
Collection:
Native American-Kohnke Collection
Date:
8000 - 8500 BCE
VE Exhibit Label 1:
The age or date of projectile points are discussed with the particular ancient culture with which they are associated. Age estimates are based on radiocarbon dating of other items found with the points. Radiocarbon dating is used on charcoal, shell, wood, sediment, or bone to determine a time range.
Collector:
Steffen, A
Site Name:
Wisconsin.
Related Publications:
University of Minnesota, Department of Anthropology.
http://anthropology.umn.edu/labs/wlnaa/points/clusters/planol.html.
Accessed on Tuesday, May 27, 2014.
Justice (1987:30-34).
http://anthropology.umn.edu/labs/wlnaa/points/clusters/planol.html.
Accessed on Tuesday, May 27, 2014.
Justice (1987:30-34).
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