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Point Validity: Collector Type
This is not a true variant of the Adena type. This name describes a characteristic of the point, one that has had the base intentionally or accidentally snapped or broken off. Because of the missing base a true identification of Adena can not be made on the characteristics of the point and must be made associated points found along with the point in question. This type has many references in collector sources. This is a collectors type.
Adena Snapped Base
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Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium to large triangular stemmed point with a flattened to elliptical cross section. The blade is primarily excurvate. The shoulders may range from horizontal to having an upward angle. The stem is straight to absent. The base has commonly been removed and is unfinished. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Length - 50 to 150 mm (56 to 70 mm average), Blade Width - 23 to 43 mm (34 mm average), Thickness - 7 to 15 mm (average 9 mm).
Length - 50 to 150 mm (56 to 70 mm average), Blade Width - 23 to 43 mm (34 mm average), Thickness - 7 to 15 mm (average 9 mm).
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Additional Comments:
Adena points that are associated with the Adena Culture, are primarily found in the Ohio River Valley. There are many similar points within the Mound Builder Distribution that has similar characteristics to the Adena point. Some of these include the Waubesa point (Hopewell), and the Dickson, Mason, and Florence point (Red Ocher Culture). Adena style points found outside the Adena Cultural area should be evaluated for the possibility it is a similar type.
Loyd Doty reports that this is a category created by collector's in order to sell broken points to other collectors.
Adena points that are associated with the Adena Culture, are primarily found in the Ohio River Valley. There are many similar points within the Mound Builder Distribution that has similar characteristics to the Adena point. Some of these include the Waubesa point (Hopewell), and the Dickson, Mason, and Florence point (Red Ocher Culture). Adena style points found outside the Adena Cultural area should be evaluated for the possibility it is a similar type.
Loyd Doty reports that this is a category created by collector's in order to sell broken points to other collectors.
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These points are found within the Ohio River Valley. The normal distribution of the Adena points are marked in red (see Additional Comments). The yellow section is the influence and trading network of the Mound Builders which include the Adena, Hopewell, and Mississippian Cultures.
These points are found within the Ohio River Valley. The normal distribution of the Adena points are marked in red (see Additional Comments). The yellow section is the influence and trading network of the Mound Builders which include the Adena, Hopewell, and Mississippian Cultures.
Age / Periods:
Date: 2,500 - 1,500 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late Archaic to Woodland
Glacial Period: Neoglacial to Roman Warm
Culture: Black Sand and Havana Hopewell cultures
Date: 2,500 - 1,500 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late Archaic to Woodland
Glacial Period: Neoglacial to Roman Warm
Culture: Black Sand and Havana Hopewell cultures
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Other points in this cluster / Related points:
Adena, Adena Blade, Adena Dickson, Adena Narrow Stem, Adena Robbins, Adena Vanishing Stem, Adena Waubesa, Cresap, Fulton Turkeytail, Gary, Harrison Turkeytail, Hebron Turkeytail, Kramer, Little Bear Creek
Adena, Adena Blade, Adena Dickson, Adena Narrow Stem, Adena Robbins, Adena Vanishing Stem, Adena Waubesa, Cresap, Fulton Turkeytail, Gary, Harrison Turkeytail, Hebron Turkeytail, Kramer, Little Bear Creek
