Obsidian Point Making

Duration: 11

Year Published: 1961

Creator: U of Calif Extension Media Center

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Features a Tolowa Indian demonstrating an ancient method of fashioning an arrow point, from obsidian, using direct percussion and pressure-flaking techniques. Describes various tribes' folkloric customs connected with obsidian-chipping and explains the significance, history, and uses of obsidian points and other aboriginal tools and weapons.

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