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The Indian artifact mentioned is a knife found along the Chariton River in Putnam County, Missouri. It is a personal find and has a tribal affiliation with the Iowa tribe. The knife is handmade and represents Native American culture from the US. This artifact is a valuable piece of pre-1600 history that adds to the collection of artifacts related tools that I⁸⁹9⁹999Native American cultures.
Authentic 4" Missouri Sedalia Knife Blade – Late Archaic Artifact – Fossiliferous Burlington Chert – Putnam Co. MOItem Description:
Up for sale is a beautiful, 100% authentic prehistoric Sedalia Knife Blade / Projectile Point dating back to the Late Archaic period (circa 3,000–4,500 years old).This piece was a personal surface find on private property along the Chariton River basin in Putnam County, Missouri. It is legally found and offered here for the first time from a private collection.Key Features & Details:
- Typology: Sedalia Complex (Lanceolate / Unnotched Blade)
- Material: Striking fossiliferous Burlington Chert. The reverse side features fantastic, highly visible fossil inclusions and ancient marine crinoid impressions characteristic of high-quality Missouri river basin lithics.
- Condition: Excellent authentic condition with no modern damage, cracks, or restoration. Features beautiful ancient percussion and pressure flaking scars.
- Profile: Remarkably thin, lenticular cross-section with an exceptionally straight, bifacial edge line—built and used as a heavy-duty prehistoric butchering and slicing tool.
- Base: Unthinned, flat, and slightly convex base typical of the type, perfect for traditional socket-hafting.
Shipping & Guarantee:
Ships fast and securely packaged to prevent any edge damage. I offer a 30-day money-back satisfaction guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with the authenticity, craftsmanship, or condition of this piece in hand, simply return it within 30 days for a full refund.Please view all photos for exact condition and details. Feel free to message me with any questions. Thank you for looking!
