Point, Projectile

Name/Title

Point, Projectile

Entry/Object ID

1.87.322

Description

Early/Middle Woodland Wabesa Projectile Point. Material: stone. Size: 1" W. x 2 3/4" L. Description: Dover chert; age: 2,500 - 1,500; native to Illinois / Indiana.

Context

Early/Middle Woodland projectile point used by Native Americans. Dr. Schirmer of Minnesota State University, Mankato visited 2 July 2013 and determined that this is a Native American tool. Found on the east shore of Clear Lake, Waseca, MN. Frank Goodspeed oral history: "From the east shore of Clear Lake. George Goodspeed and Frank E. Wood were partners more or less in the development of that area. The Goodspeed kids were out there, the older ones working and the younger ones farting around picking up that stuff."

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Point, Projectile

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Edged Weapons

Nomenclature Class

Armaments

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Create Date

August 29, 2013

Update Date

November 21, 2024