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Image Not Available for Point of obsidian chipped knife or spear point
Point of obsidian chipped knife or spear point
Image Not Available for Point of obsidian chipped knife or spear point
Object Number 91-8-20/C2027
Display Title Point of obsidian chipped knife or spear point
Descriptions
Object Description Biface, portion, obsidian
Inventory Description Obsidian chipped point tip
Classification
  • Biface
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Cave of Loltun
Intrasite Chamber No. 3
Materials Obsidian
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 × 2.1 × 0.6 cm (1 3/8 × 13/16 × 1/4 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 91-8-20/C2027

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