North American Auction Company
Live Auction

New Year January Western Collector Sale

Sat, Jan 23, 2021 11:00AM EST
Lot 64

Red Ochre Spear Blade 3,000 - 1,500 B.P.

Estimate: $650 - $1,300

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
For your consideration is this Red Ochre spear blade, circa 3,000 - 1,500 B.P. This is a broad, medium-sized, ovoid shaped blade with an elliptical cross section. The blade is excurvate and the blade is one-half the width of its length, with the widest part of the blade at about the halfway point. The base is truncated and convex. This point is formed with broad percussion flaking and has limited finish, with pressure flaking around the edges and base, forming a random flaking pattern with primarily percussion flaking. The point is constructed from a red and grey flint material. The condition of this spear blade is good, with no obvious signs of damage, and is in good, museum-quality condition. The measurements of this Red Ochre spear blade are 5" x 1 3/4".