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Leaf shaped obsidian blade, 20.5 inches long, 5.5 inches wide
Leaf shaped obsidian blade, 20.5 inches long, 5.5 inches wide
Object Number 2004.29.425
Display Title Leaf shaped obsidian blade, 20.5 inches long, 5.5 inches wide
Descriptions
Object Description Written on board: "California / Leaf shaped obsidian blade. 20 1/2" long- 5 1/2" wide / Trinity Co. California / Cast made in U.S. National Museum, Washington, for exchange"
Keywords
  • Archaeological
  • Manufacture and General Utility
Subject
  • Blade
Department Photographic
Culture
  • Pre-Columbian Californian styles
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States / California / Trinity County
Materials Print, black and white Paperboard
Dimensions Overall: 17.145 x 12.065 cm (6 3/4 x 4 3/4 in.)

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