This specialized tool is based upon a traditional Shasta Basketry tool.   It is made out of Obsidian with one sharp end for splitting willows and a notch for stripping the bark off willows.   This tool was first made by Dr. "Arizona" in response to a request from a Shasta basketry maker who has since used the tool with admirable results.   Comes in a labeled display box.

This unique artifact is an obsidian flaked eccentric which has been carefully shaped to resemble the bear shaped artifact which has been selected as the California State Artifact.   Comes in a special labeled display.

This tool is a quartzite cobble that has two or more flakes takenoff of one side, producing a sinous working edge.   Tools such as these have been found throughout human history and were the earliest form of worked stone tool.   This is specifically made as a replica of the Lower Paleolithic variety for use in any Ancient History or Introduction to Archaeology/Anthropology course.

This quartize four to six inch tool is a replica of the Lower Paleolithic tool known as an Achulean Hand Axe.   It is roughly bifacially flaked producing two sinous edges on the sides of this triangular artifact.   Great for use in the classroom to demonstrate the earliest stages of flintknapping.

This tool display contains replicas of the tools produced during the Lower Paleolithic by Homo habilis and Homo erectus between 2,200,00 - 1,500,000 years ago.   It includes a pebble chopper, a bifacial chopping tool, and several flake tools such as denticulates.   Great for use in the classroom to demonstrate the earliest stage of flintknapping.   Comes in a Labeled Display Box.