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2005.6.1 - incurvate-excurvate projectile point

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Object Typeprojectile point Place CollectedNorth America: Nicaragua

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Object Typeprojectile point Place CollectedNorth America: Nicaragua
Accession Number 2005.6.1 Title incurvate-excurvate projectile point Object Status original Category lithic tools Object Type projectile point Portion complete Creator unknown Place Collected North America: Nicaragua Cultural Region Mesoamerica Provenience unknown Materials lithic > sedimentary > cryptocrystalline silica > chert Techniques chipped-stone Description Incurvate-excurvate blade; convex base, corner notched, rectangular shoulders; side indentation, expanding flaking, discontinuous retouch. Credit Line Bryan, Alan, L., Dr.; Gruhn, Dr. Ruth
2005.6.1 - incurvate-excurvate projectile point
2005.6.1 - incurvate-excurvate projectile point
Dorsal view of an incurvate-excurvate pointUniversity of Alberta, Department of Anthropology
Ventral view of an incurvate-excurvate pointUniversity of Alberta, Department of Anthropology

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"2005.6.1 - incurvate-excurvate projectile point, Bryan/Gruhn Archaeology Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/17-18767. Accessed 10 May. 2024.

Publications

Author Loy, T.; Powel, G.R.
Title Archaeological data recording guide
Publication Date 1977