Obsidian Cortical Macroblade

Dublin Core

Title

Obsidian Cortical Macroblade

Description

An obsidian first series cortical macroblade. With pieces connected, 104mm long and 24mm wide. Detached from obsidian polyhedral core by indirect percussion using a moose antler punch and billet.

A great example of a hinge fracture, showing how the fracture curves upwards abruptly and can be placed back on, acting similar in way to a door hinge.

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Citation

“Obsidian Cortical Macroblade,” Lithics for Dummies, accessed July 19, 2026, https://www.lithicsfordummies.artinterp2.org/items/show/15.