Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Frank Bryan
Named For:
Date Identified: 1936
Type Site: Western Limestone County, Texas
Identified By: Frank Bryan
Named For:
Date Identified: 1936
Type Site: Western Limestone County, Texas
Point Validity:
Valid type
Bryan was a geologist who had an interest in archeology in the 1930's. He conducted numerous well documented surveys and excavations in Texas. This report was re-published in the Central Texas Archaeological Society Bulletin and has many professional references to this type. This is considered a valid type.
Bryan was a geologist who had an interest in archeology in the 1930's. He conducted numerous well documented surveys and excavations in Texas. This report was re-published in the Central Texas Archaeological Society Bulletin and has many professional references to this type. This is considered a valid type.
Axtell Notched
AKA: Penney PointCluster:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a thick medium triangular expanding stem point with an elliptical cross section. The blade may range from excurvate to straight. The blade us usually finely serrated and slightly beveled. The shoulders most commonly horizontal, but may vary to slightly barbed. The stem is expanding with a convex or rounded base. The stem is usually long and round with heavy basal grinding. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 45 to 80 mm, Stem Length - 13 to 20 mm, Blade Width - 20 to 30 mm, Neck Width - 15 to 25 mm, Stem Width - 17 to 27 mm (slightly narrower than blade).
Total Length - 45 to 80 mm, Stem Length - 13 to 20 mm, Blade Width - 20 to 30 mm, Neck Width - 15 to 25 mm, Stem Width - 17 to 27 mm (slightly narrower than blade).
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
These points have been referred to as Penny Points because of the appearance of the stem which is round and usually have heavy basal grinding (Turner and Hester, 1985).
These points have been referred to as Penny Points because of the appearance of the stem which is round and usually have heavy basal grinding (Turner and Hester, 1985).
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in central to eastern Texas.
This point is primarily found in central to eastern Texas.
Age / Periods:
Date: 4,500 - 3,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Middle to Late Archaic
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture:
Date: 4,500 - 3,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Middle to Late Archaic
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture:
Age Details:
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
