This archaic point was found in Decatur County Indiana.
distinctive light color banding can be seen in the off-white flint. slight left-hand bevel on the edges.
Prehistoric Chert Types of the Midwest by Tony DeRegnaucourt and Jeff Grorgiady states:
There are a number of names and types which appear to be geological and microscopically identical.
Color: This chert ranges from white to cream to light yellow to tan and medium brown. It is often heat-treated which produces a variety of pink and reddish hues. The most distinctive characteristic of its appearance is a series of non-parallel, intersecting lines running through the chert which gives it a striated appearance. These lines are generally of a darker brown and often are jagged and interspersed over the artifact.
Prehistoric Utilitization: This chert was not used during Paleo-Indian period. It was sparingly used during the early and middle archaic periods also. The chert was very heavily used during the late archaic period, especially in Raisch-smith or brewrton/batangas series of point types. Usage during early, middle and late woodland is also very sparce.
distinctive light color banding can be seen in the off-white flint. slight left-hand bevel on the edges.
Prehistoric Chert Types of the Midwest by Tony DeRegnaucourt and Jeff Grorgiady states:
There are a number of names and types which appear to be geological and microscopically identical.
Color: This chert ranges from white to cream to light yellow to tan and medium brown. It is often heat-treated which produces a variety of pink and reddish hues. The most distinctive characteristic of its appearance is a series of non-parallel, intersecting lines running through the chert which gives it a striated appearance. These lines are generally of a darker brown and often are jagged and interspersed over the artifact.
Prehistoric Utilitization: This chert was not used during Paleo-Indian period. It was sparingly used during the early and middle archaic periods also. The chert was very heavily used during the late archaic period, especially in Raisch-smith or brewrton/batangas series of point types. Usage during early, middle and late woodland is also very sparce.
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