Knife Blade

50-51-57

From: United States of America | Alaska | Cape Prince of Wales

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 50-51-57
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Eskimo
Provenience United States of America | Alaska | Cape Prince of Wales
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Section American
Materials Jasper
Technique Chipped
Description

Arrowhead-shaped, with tip a broken point. Base has a rectangular projection for attachment to handle. Edges sharpened by flaking and retouching.

Length 9.5 cm
Width 3.9 cm
Credit Line Bering Strait Expedition, F. G. Rainey, 1950

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