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blade

human history
  • Description

    Blade, prismatic, of obsidian. Long, very narrow, markedly curved flake from a polyhedral core. A small elongated flake scar below the striking platform on the ventral surface. Four facets on the dorsal side. Distal termination a hinge fracture.

  • Place
  • Accession Number
    2012.19.28
  • Accession Date
    10 Dec 2012
  • Other Id

    L1004 (LA Museum number)

    16552 (Asset Register)

  • Department
blade 2012.19.28

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