Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
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.
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.
Age / Periods:

Date: 2,500 - 1,500 B.P.
Cultural Period: Woodland
Glacial Period: Roman Warm
Culture: Hopewell Culture
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Affis Snyders, Burnt Bluff, Grand, Hopewell, Mackinaw, Manker, Ross
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
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