Up for sale is a substantial and highly documented Munker’s Creek projectile point/knife, dating to the Early to Middle Archaic period (approx. 5,400 – 3,300 B.P.). This is an exceptional "cabinet-grade" specimen for collectors of Missouri lithics.
Provenance (The Edd Webb Collection): This point features the original collection data neatly inked on the face: "Edd Webb Coll." Edd Webb was a renowned and respected old-time Missouri collector. In the artifact community, his mark is a highly desired pedigree that confirms the item’s authenticity and history. Please note: This marking is an integral part of the item’s provenance and should not be removed.
Physical Characteristics:
• Material: Authentic white Missouri Chert (Burlington). • Dimensions: A very impressive 4-1/8 inches in length. • Form: Classic narrow-stemmed variety with parallel-sided blade margins. • Condition: Excellent for its size. No modern damage; the tip and base are fully intact. The stone shows a beautiful ancient patina and honest mineral deposits. Included: * The physical artifact with the Edd Webb collection mark. • Original handwritten research and typology notes from the previous owner.
This piece was acquired from a high-end, curated estate collection of 18th and 19th-century frontier artifacts.