Mescal Knife
# 1668  

$ 75.00


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#1668

Dimensions
37mm x 35mm

Age
Late Woodland/Early Historic Period

Material
White Chert

Provenance
S.W. Texas - Described Perino, V I., P. 251
Comments
A Small To Medium Size, Well Made, Nicely Flaked Mescal Knife That Exhibits Surface Sheen And Overall Aging Patination, Correct Style Flaking And Shape, Aged Surface Deposits, Evident Blade Surface Polish Use Wear, Correct Material And Manufacture For The Area Found. Ex-H.B. Si. Sisemore, Gregory Perino And Ted Peck (# 56 ) Collections. The Mescal Knife Is Hafted In The Center Of A Horizontal Handle Having A Grip On Each Side Of The Blade. A Notch Was Cut In The Handle, The Blade Inserted With A Portion Still In The Handle, Thus The Identification By The Blade Use And Type Wear. Includes A Ken Partain Certificate Of Authenticity.