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Accession Number 2022.6.1c Title atlatl dart foreshaft Object Status replica; experimental Category various categories Object Type foreshaft; projectile point Portion complete Creator Murray, Roger Culture Pelican Lake Collected By Harpham, Shirley Date Collected 1997-02-05 Provenience unknown Materials lithic > sedimentary > cryptocrystalline silica > chert; composite Techniques chipped-stone; pressure flaked Measurements overall: 21.8 cm x 1.39 cm Description

This foreshaft was made as a replacement after the original (2022.6.1b) was dmaaged. The point was mounted to the foreshaft with experimetal glue and lashed in place with deer sinew. See attached publications for a…

This foreshaft was made as a replacement after the original (2022.6.1b) was dmaaged. The point was mounted to the foreshaft with experimetal glue and lashed in place with deer sinew. See attached publications for a detailed description of the manufacturing process using replica tools.

Read More + Period Middle Prehistoric Credit Line Harpham, Shirley Scientific Name Cornus sericea View Taxonomy Details »