Flake

65-49-2

From: Mexico (Central America) | Guanajuato | San Miguel de Allende

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 65-49-2
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Mexico (Central America) | Guanajuato | San Miguel de Allende
Culture Area Central American
Section American
Materials Obsidian
Description

flake from obsidian core, striking platform triangular, backed blade, highly convex from side view, blade curves, two parallel flakes on upper surface, possible use retouch along edges, dorsal surface smooth except for slight bulb of percussion & almost imperceptible shock waves

Length 7.6 cm
Width 1.7 cm
Thickness 0.55 cm
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Dudley, 1965

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