6-G
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. |