Native American, North America, Eastern to Midwest United States, Late Paleo-Indian Period, ca. 9000 to 7000 BCE (11,000 to 9,000 BP). An exemplary hand-knapped chert projectile point presenting a cool gray-hued surface. This ancient lithic exhibits an auriculated lanceolate form with a excurvate blade, a uni-face cross section, a grounded, concave base, and flared auricles or ears. A central grove extends from the base to three-quarters up the body on one side, creating a flute, while the other side has a vertical flake that extends about one-quarter up the body. Possibly of the Cumberland Barnes type, this fascinating point displays a distinct collateral flaking pattern. Size: 2.125" L x 0.875" W (5.4 cm x 2.2 cm)

Provenance: ex-Stein collection, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, USA, acquired prior to 2010

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#164252

Miniscule chips to periphery in area near tip and small area one-third way up from base. A few minor nicks not from knapping process. Otherwise, intact and excellent.