Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Archaic Side Notch

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Point Validity: Collector type

This is a term used to describe Archaic period side notch projectile points and not a true type, but may include many types.
Archaic Side Notch
(Collector Type)
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Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular side notch point with an elliptical cross section.  The blade is primarily excurvate, but may vary to straight.  The shoulders range from horizontal to having an upward angle.  The stem is expanding.  The base may range from convex to slightly concave.  This point has a random flaking pattern.
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This type consists of points from many different Archaic period types.
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This point is description used to describe Archaic period side notch points in the highlighted states.  May be used in surrounding regions.
Age / Periods:
Date: 6,000 - 4,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene
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Similar Points:
BitterrootCalderwoodCherry GulchElkoHanna Northern, HawkenLookingbillMagic Mountain, MalloryMount AlbionPrairie Side NotchSamantha
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 Archaic Side Notch Projectile Point, Archaic Side Notch Arrowhead


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