Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Anta Montet-White
Named For:
Date Identified: 1968
Type Site:
Identified By: Anta Montet-White
Named For:
Date Identified: 1968
Type Site:
Point Validity:
Valid type
This point was named during the analysis of the artifacts from the Shawnee - Minisink site. It was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
This point was named during the analysis of the artifacts from the Shawnee - Minisink site. It was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Ansell Side Notch
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium (2.5 to 3.3 inch) side notch point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is excurvate. Shallow side notches enter low on the blade forming a shoulder that is at an upward angle. The stem may range from expanding to straight or contracting. The base is straight. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 35 to 85 mm, Stem Length - 9 to 15 mm, Blade Width - 18 to 28 mm, Neck Width - 13 to 21 mm, Stem Width - 18 to 25 mm (***Based on small sample size***)
Total Length - 35 to 85 mm, Stem Length - 9 to 15 mm, Blade Width - 18 to 28 mm, Neck Width - 13 to 21 mm, Stem Width - 18 to 25 mm (***Based on small sample size***)
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
This type is commonly included in the Matanzas Cluster, but Justice (1987) feels that this type has been poorly described and that the technology that is employed with this type is not constant with the Matanzas cluster and that the technology more closely represents the technology of the Chester or Copena cluster.
This type is commonly included in the Matanzas Cluster, but Justice (1987) feels that this type has been poorly described and that the technology that is employed with this type is not constant with the Matanzas cluster and that the technology more closely represents the technology of the Chester or Copena cluster.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in the Illinois River Valley and into the surrounding regions.
This point is primarily found in the Illinois River Valley and into the surrounding regions.
Age / Periods:
Date: 3,000 - 2,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Early to Middle Woodland
Glacial Period: Neoglacial to Roman Warm
Culture:
Date: 3,000 - 2,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Early to Middle Woodland
Glacial Period: Neoglacial to Roman Warm
Culture:
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Allison, Brunswick, Chesser, Fishspear, Godar,
Helton, Lowe, Matanzas, Mund, Raddatz,
Swan Lake
Allison, Brunswick, Chesser, Fishspear, Godar,
Helton, Lowe, Matanzas, Mund, Raddatz,
Swan Lake
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
