Miniature Projectile Point (300 bp)

From Swift Current Museum

Accession Number 2007.16.17

Date 300 bp

Description Grey projectile point, possibly made of chert. The point has a straight base, small side notches, and slightly outwardly curved edges up to the tip. The ears at the base are also large and squared. Given its shape and size, this point is likely an arrowhead. The bow and arrow became popular in the Late Period, which took place around 2,000 to 300 years before present (BP). This particular arrowhead most closely resembles Plains Side-Notched points from 450 to 250 years before present. It may also be what archaeologists refer to as a "miniature", which includes points of incredibly small size for children to learn how to hunt, or for hunting very small game.

Materials Stone

Category Archaeology,