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San Rafael side-notched spear point

Object Details

Collection History
Collected by archaeologist George Hubbard Pepper (1873-1924, MAI staff member) at an unknown date; acquired by George Heye circa 1905.
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Data Source
National Museum of the American Indian
Culture/People
probably Oshara Archaic Tradition (archaeological culture) (attributed)
Collector
George Hubbard Pepper (GHP), Non-Indian, 1873-1924
Date created
2600-1850 BC (San Jose phase)
Object Name
San Rafael side-notched spear point
Media/Materials
Chert
Techniques
Flaked/chipped
Object Type
Tools and Equipment (General)
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