Description
Ancient spearpoints with this triangular blade called triangular lanceolate projectile spear point were found under multiple feet of sediment about 40 miles from Austin, Texas are revising ancient American history as they are believed to be the oldest weapons ever found in North America. Considerably older than those made by the Paleoamerican Clovis culture, formerly believed to be the first group to enter our continent about 13,000 years ago, these stemmed lanceolate projectiles, which were found when they dug below a site containing Clovis projectile points, are believed to date from as early as 15,000 BCE. It is thought these hunting tools were used for mammoths and other large animals that roamed the area that is now Central Texas. This find raises questions about our continent’s earliest residents, their culture and their routes of egress. As most stone projectile finds measure 3-4 inches, this one at over 7″ is very large and impressive, as are the patterns formed by chipping away at the stone.
Sources
Waco Tribune, “Baylor helps date Central Texas spear points to 15,500 years ago,” Waco Tribute,
Science News, Oldest weapons ever discovered in North America pre-date Clovis, Teas A & M University, October 24, 2018.
Additional information
| Weight | 5 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8 × 8 × 8 in |
| Date | 15,000-10,000 BCE |
| Materials and Technique | Stone |
| Dimensions (inches) | Ht: 7.25” W: 2.25” D: 0.25” box Ht: 8.25 W: 6.25” D: .75” |
| Dimensions (metric) | Ht: 18.41cm W: 5.71cm D: .64cm |
| Condition | Excellent, age appropriate signs of wear |
| Item Number | 3171QKM |
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