Obsidian Projectile point
Obsidian projectile point
A small, triangular projectile point
Name/Title
Obsidian Projectile pointEntry/Object ID
A-3Description
Made of obsidian, this triangular shape, corner-notched point has two notches extending at right angles to the axis from the base corners.Use
A sharp point typically attached to a weapon used for hunting and/or warfare. Sometimes also used as personal adornment.Context
Projectile points, also known as arrowheads, have dated back to the Stone Age, and can be found all over the world.Collection
El Camino College Anthropology MuseumCategory
Archaeology