6-G
CLOVIS POINT
FENN CACHE
FORREST FENN COLLECTION

   Of particular interest in this collection is this Obsidian Clovis point that has roughening in the hafting area with scratches. Other Clovis points made of Obsidian often have this same treatment. It may have been done to better hold the point in place after it was attached to a spear, foreshaft or knife handle. Scanning electron microscopic studies of the scratches revealed remnants of the original amber mastic (glue) still visible in the grooves.
   The base of this point is also very similar to the Clovis points found at the Colby Mammoth kill site in Wyoming.

Obsidian Clovis base showing scratches from Fenn cache.

Clovis point from Fenn cache triple exposed.

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