Offered up is a very nice artifact found on the Tulare Lake Bed. This is a Borax Lake dart. They started making these 8,000 years ago!  It is made from translucent obsidian, probably brought in from the Coso area of the Owens Valley. As you can see, it has been resharpened at some point during its use. It measures 1 3/8 inches long. The pictures are always the best description. My picture are taken at 4X.  Collected on the Tulare Lake Bed on private property from the 1950's-70's by the Seals family. #567

I post my auctions on Saturdays and if paid, mail on Monday. All items purchased on Saturday will be combined for $4.50 to save you money and me time. If you win more than one auction ,wait for a new invoice that will reflect your savings.

You may return this for up to 3 months for any reason. You pay for the return shipping. I leave feedback for people who do likewise, These items are all from my collection. I always leave feedback for those who do likewise.

I use Noel Justice as my main reference .His book is the best on California points. Stone Age Spear and Arrow Points of California and the Great Basin.

Tulare Lake was a magnate for Native Americans with between 15,000-20,000 living in the Tulare Lake Basin at the time of contact because of the abundant food supply .Fish, waterfowl, large  freshwater mussels, elk and deer as well as the tule roots were abundant. .At capacity it was well over 30 miles across and the largest lake west of the great Lakes. The artifacts from there are very unique because of all the various influences. varieties from the coast, Great Basin, Sierras and points that are only found in the area. Many are un-typed .Since it was alluvial, washed off the Sierras,  there was no native stone. It was all brought in by the N.A.'s