CAST #P-41

CLOVIS POINT
(CAST)
FENN CACHE
FORREST FENN COLLECTION
COPYRIGHT SEPTEMBER 30, 2003 PETER A. BOSTROM

CAST #P-41
CLOVIS POINT (CAST)
FENN CACHE
FORREST FENN COLLECTION

    This is the best example of the two Obsidian Clovis points that were found in the Fenn cache. The other point was broken in half and only the base was recovered. This Clovis point is unique for the scratches in the hafting area. These surface abrasions were evidently made to allow for a more secure attachment to the handle, foreshaft or spear shaft it was originally hafted to. Roughening of the hafting area on Obsidian Clovis points has been observed over a wide area in the western U.S. Some of the original hafting glue or "mastic" was discovered in the hafting abrasions on a Clovis point found in Oregon. This Clovis point is made of black opaque Obsidian and measures 4 3/8 inches long.

THE FENN CACHE 
CLOVIS CULTURE

   The site location for the Fenn cache is unknown. The man who discovered the cache died without leaving any written record of it behind. The family reported that he collected in the general area of northeast Utah sometimes crossing into Idaho and Wyoming. The Fenn cache had been mounted in one large frame and was sold by the family. (Frison 1991)
    The Fenn cache consists of 56 Clovis artifacts in various stages of manufacture. The most exotic of these were three beautiful Clovis points made of quartz crystal. Eight of the artifacts were made of Obsidian and the rest were made of chert. (Frison 1991)

"REFERENCES"

1999, Bradley, Bruce and Frison, George, "The Fenn Cache, Clovis Weapons & Tools", pp. 19 & 32.

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