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Named For: Adena variant
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Identified By:
Named For: Adena variant
Date Identified:
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Point Validity: Collector Type
This sub-type has not been professionally recognized as a true sub-type and has no professional references. This type has many references in collectors sources. This is a collector type.
Adena Vanishing Stem
(Collector type)Cluster:
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 short and contracting with a convex base. Unlike the Adena Snapped Base variant, the stem on this variant will be finished. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Length - 50 to 100 mm (56 to 70 mm average), Stem Length - 5 to 12 mm, Blade Width - 23 to 35 mm, Thickness - 7 to 15 mm
Length - 50 to 100 mm (56 to 70 mm average), Stem Length - 5 to 12 mm, Blade Width - 23 to 35 mm, Thickness - 7 to 15 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.
Points in this cluster were commonly used from the late Archaic period through the early to middle Woodland period (Justice 1987).
Early Adena points seem to be most commonly associated with the Tennessee River Valley and the point seems to spread from there in the early Woodland period (Kneberg 1956), however, the Adena culture is centered (and thought to originate) in the Ohio River valley (W11).
It is thought that the Adena point originated from the Cresap point, and as time progressed variation of this point were developed (W11).
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.
Points in this cluster were commonly used from the late Archaic period through the early to middle Woodland period (Justice 1987).
Early Adena points seem to be most commonly associated with the Tennessee River Valley and the point seems to spread from there in the early Woodland period (Kneberg 1956), however, the Adena culture is centered (and thought to originate) in the Ohio River valley (W11).
It is thought that the Adena point originated from the Cresap point, and as time progressed variation of this point were developed (W11).
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
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:3,000 - 1,300 B.P.
Cultural Period:Woodland
Glacial Period: Neoglacial to Roman Warm
Culture: Adena culture
Date:3,000 - 1,300 B.P.
Cultural Period:Woodland
Glacial Period: Neoglacial to Roman Warm
Culture: Adena culture
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Other points in this cluster / Related points:
Adena, Belknap, Gary, Little Bear Creek, Poplar Island, Rossville, Waubesa
Adena, Belknap, Gary, Little Bear Creek, Poplar Island, Rossville, Waubesa
