Prehistoric Arrow Shaft Straightener

Nametool, lithic

DateA. D. 900-1200

Mediumrock

DimensionsOverall: 5 3/8 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (13.7 x 8.9 x 3.9 cm)

Credit LineBequest of Dorothy Zama May

CultureHohokam

Object numberA1996-1-268

ClassificationsMay Collection

DescriptionHand modified, thick, oval rock, with shallow channel in vertical orientation, at center of rock, on one side only, brown and gray, possibly flint or steatite.

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