20 Late 19th C. Northwest Coast Obsidian Points
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Native American, Pacific Northwest Coast, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine ensemble of 20 hand-knapped obsidian points of semi-translucent or opaque black hues. Each point has a sturdy tang beneath the triangular head, with some examples having slightly rounded peripheral edges, and others with straight, uniform profiles. Obsidian points like these were fastened to the ends of slender arrows to fire from strung bows or bound to the ends of lengthy rods for use as spearpoints. Custom Riker box included. Size of largest: 1.375" W x 2.375" H (3.5 cm x 6 cm); (Riker box): 12.25" L x 8.25" W (31.1 cm x 21 cm)
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
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#152613
Native American, Pacific Northwest Coast, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine ensemble of 20 hand-knapped obsidian points of semi-translucent or opaque black hues. Each point has a sturdy tang beneath the triangular head, with some examples having slightly rounded peripheral edges, and others with straight, uniform profiles. Obsidian points like these were fastened to the ends of slender arrows to fire from strung bows or bound to the ends of lengthy rods for use as spearpoints. Custom Riker box included. Size of largest: 1.375" W x 2.375" H (3.5 cm x 6 cm); (Riker box): 12.25" L x 8.25" W (31.1 cm x 21 cm)
Provenance: private Newport Beach, California, USA collection
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#152613
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All items have minor nicks to peripheries and faces commensurate with knapping process, otherwise intact and very good. Smooth surface textures throughout with very sharp edges.
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20 Late 19th C. Northwest Coast Obsidian Points
Estimate $400 - $600
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