Native American, Southern United States, Kentucky, Archaic to Woodland period, ca. 4000 BCE to 800 CE (6000 to 1200 BP). A collection of 15 hand-knapped stone projectile points from the southeastern part of North America. The points all exhibit a nice assortment of typology, and many have notched and stemmed blades. Some of the different forms include: Koens Crispin, Fulton Turkeytail, Cotaco Creek, Little Bear, Lowe, Robbins, Burkett, Limestone, Modesto, Scherschel, and Mcwhinney. Several are made from a matte chert stone with hues of tan, orange, gray, and pink. Size of largest point: 2.75" L x 1.25" W (7 cm x 3.2 cm); case: 10" L x .75" W x 12" H (25.4 cm x 1.9 cm x 30.5 cm)
Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Charles (Charlie) Meyer collection, noted collector and famed illustrator for Greg Perino, famed authenticator and writer
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Condition
Chips and losses to points and fins not from knapping process. Old inventory labels on the surfaces of several. Displayed in modern wood and glass case. Glass and brackets are slightly loose.