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- Elko Side-notched Point
Cultural Period: Archaic (Elko Series, Archaic, 9,000 - 1,000 BP) Description: This Elko-series projectile point was found three miles west of Crack-in-Rock Ruin in Wupatki National Monument. The point was made from red Chinle chert and was broken in two when first found. It has since been repaired. Dimensions: 4.8 x 2.0 x 0.48 cm (1.89 x 0.79 x 0.19 in). Collection: On display at Wupatki National Monument (catalog card). - Elko Corner-notched Point
Cultural Period: Archaic (Elko Series, 8,000 – 950 BP) Description: This Elko corner-notched point was found near Deadmans Wash in Wupatki National Monument. The point was manufactured from a white and rust colored chert and has been professionally repaired. Dimensions: 14.0 cm (L) x 6.9 cm (W) x .4 cm (T) (5.5 x 2.7 x .16 in). Collection: On display at Wupatki National Monument (catalog card). - Elko Corner-notched Point
Cultural Period: Archaic (Elko Series, 8,000 – 950 BP) Description: A nearly complete Elko Corner-notched projectile point made of brown chert. Points such as this would have been attached to a dart for use with an atl-atl or "spear-thrower." Dimensions: 6.0L x 3.0W cm (2.36 x 1.18 in) Collection: On display at Wupatki National Monument (catalog card).