Projectile Point

About this object

Narrative

The object was labelled: "Qupisnique Pts. Pampa de los Fos." by the collector, which references the Pampa de los Fósiles archaeological site on the north coast of Peru. Another note says "Cupisnique Quebrada".

Physical description

Paleo projectile point, made of grey chert. Lanceolate with narrow and pointed stem, serrated blade edge and acute distal end. Random flaking technique; desert varnish. Well preserved.