CLOVIS POINT LAKE COUNTY, OREGON PRIVATE COLLECTION
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This Clovis point was found by Frank and Alice Ester green in the1950's in
the vicinity of the Dietz Clovis site near Alkali Lake. A trace
element
analysis was done on this point and it was determined that
the Obsidian
source was Glass Butte, Oregon. This Clovis point has "hafting abrasion
scratches" in the basal
hafting area. The side with the largest
channel flake has the most
abrasion. The largest channel flake measures 1 1/2
inches (3.8 cm)
long and 5/8 inch (1.5 cm) wide. This Clovis point is made of semi-translucent black
Obsidian and
it measures 3 3/8 inches (8.5 cm) long.
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MARCH 30, 2004 PETER A. BOSTROM
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