Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Gregory Perino
Named For:
Date Identified: 1991
Type Site:
Identified By: Gregory Perino
Named For:
Date Identified: 1991
Type Site:
Point Validity:
Valid type
Perino was a well-respected self-taught archaeologist who was the founder of the Illinois State Archaeological Society. This point was named in a professional publication and has professional references to this type. This is a valid type.
Perino was a well-respected self-taught archaeologist who was the founder of the Illinois State Archaeological Society. This point was named in a professional publication and has professional references to this type. This is a valid type.
Carter Notched
Cluster:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium to large triangular corner to side notch point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is excurvate. The shoulders may vary from having a slight upward angle to being rounded and weak. The stem is expanding with a convex base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in southern Illinois and into Ohio, but may be found throughout the Hopewell Cultural region.
This point is primarily found in southern Illinois and into Ohio, but may be found throughout the Hopewell Cultural region.
Age / Periods:
Date: 2,500 - 1,500 B.P.
Cultural Period: Woodland
Glacial Period: Roman Warm
Culture: Hopewell Culture
Date: 2,500 - 1,500 B.P.
Cultural Period: Woodland
Glacial Period: Roman Warm
Culture: Hopewell Culture
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