Point, Chipped Stone Item Number: 45SN100/234 from the The Burke: University of Washington

Description

This biface appears to be made of a dark chert, however the notes describe it as "Basalt", both of its edges show retouch and have been notched.

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Astrida R. Blukis Onat

Geographical Search Terms

North America Northwest Coast Pacific Northwest Puget Sound Snohomish County Washington State Western United States Western Washington

Collection Owner

Owned by Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, Seattle, WA.

Item History

What

Name
Point, Chipped Stone
Identification Number
45SN100/234
Type of Item
chipped stone point
Material
cryptocrystalline silicate stone
Manufacturing Technique
chipped
Overall
length 1.9 cm, width 1.5 cm, height 0.2 cm, diameter 0.0 cm, circumference 0.0 cm, weight 0.6 g

Who

Field Collector
Washington Archaeological Society

Where

Holding Institution
The Burke: University of Washington

Other

Object Sub Category
Stone, Chipped
Accession Number
2006-119
Classification
Site Type: Pre Contact Wet Site
Collection
Burke Museum Archaeology Collection
Object Count
1
Excavation Date
02/01/1976
Site Number
45-SN-100
Unit
17LI east half
Object Category
Stone