Projectile point preform

Description

This tool represents an early stage in the making of a projectile point and is known as a preform, Projectile points were used in arrows and spears for hunting or as weapons. This example was discarded before it could reach this point, perhaps because of mistakes made by the craftsperson.

Accession Loan No.

54/1948/117

Collection Class

Tools for farm and craft

Common Name

projectile point preform

Simple Name

implement

Full Name

projectile point preform

Dimensions

whole length 57 mm; whole W 24 mm

Production County

East USA

Production Country

United States of America

Production Area Region

North America

Production Continent

North America

Family Group



Material

chert

Function Name

weapon

Collection Area Region

N

Collection Continent

America