Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Edward B. Jelks
Named For:
Date Identified: 1962
Type Site: Kyle Site, Hill County, Texas
Identified By: Edward B. Jelks
Named For:
Date Identified: 1962
Type Site: Kyle Site, Hill County, Texas
Point Validity:
Valid type
Jelks was a distinguished anthropologist and helped organize the newly formed Department of Anthropology at Illinois State University where he was a Professor. His work in Texas furthered the understanding of Texas archeology and was a founding force for the Society of Historical Archeology. This point was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is a valid type.
Jelks was a distinguished anthropologist and helped organize the newly formed Department of Anthropology at Illinois State University where he was a Professor. His work in Texas furthered the understanding of Texas archeology and was a founding force for the Society of Historical Archeology. This point was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is a valid type.
Cleburne Knife
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium to large lanceolate knife with an elliptical cross section. The blade is excurvate with many examples curving in at the tip and slightly curving back in towards the base. The base ix convex with wounded basal corners. This point is commonly crudely made and has a random flaking pattern.
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Additional Comments:
This knife is similar to the Friday knife. However, this point generally has a rounded basal corners and a slightly convex base while the Friday knife more commonly has a straight base with squarer basal corners. The Friday knife generally has a higher quality of workmanship while this knife is cruelly made.
This knife is similar to the Friday knife. However, this point generally has a rounded basal corners and a slightly convex base while the Friday knife more commonly has a straight base with squarer basal corners. The Friday knife generally has a higher quality of workmanship while this knife is cruelly made.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in eastern Texas with higher concentrations in the Brazos and Trinity river basins.
This point is primarily found in eastern Texas with higher concentrations in the Brazos and Trinity river basins.
Age / Periods:
Date: 4,000 - 3,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Middle to Late Archaic
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture:
Date: 4,000 - 3,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Middle to Late Archaic
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture:
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