Quartz Arrow Point
"The point is quatrz and about 1" 1/2 on the base and almost 2" long. It is very, very thin and the flaking is beautiful. I found it on a very special beach that I have been exploring since I was a child ... several points have been found in this area but never one so finely crafted. It was in a foot of water when I saw it and I was thrilled. The Great Spirit gave me a gift that day. (summer 97)"
- Patti de Broin Fournier
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Leave nothing but footprints
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- This quartz arrow point was found at Lake Memphremagog by our friend, Patti de Broin Fournier, who has graciously allowed us to publish this photo.
K'chi Wliwni Nidoba
NOTES: Identified as a Levanna projectile point from the mid to late Woodland period (approx. 500 AD to 1500 AD). This period is sometimes referred to as the Ceramic Period. These points are triagular, equilateral to isosceles in form, commonly made of locally available quartzite and occasionally of various cherts. It is believed they are arrow points rather than spear points.
Identification obtained from:
1. The Original Vermontrs; Native Inhabitants, Past and Present, William A. Haviland & Marjory W. Powers, Univ. of Vermont 1994 (information supplied by Nancy Lecompte)
2. Seasons of Prehistory - Montpelier VT 4000 years at Winoosky site - 1984 (information supplied by Jacques Boisvert)
