Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Richard Forbis
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1976
Type Site: The Cluny Site, Alberta
Identified By: Richard Forbis
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1976
Type Site: The Cluny Site, Alberta
Point Validity:
Valid type
Forbis is an eminent anthropologist and was a professor for the Department of Anthropology at the University of Calgary. He was responsible for development of the Archaeological Research Program for the Glenbow Museum and is considered the “Father of Alberta Archaeology”. This point was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Forbis is an eminent anthropologist and was a professor for the Department of Anthropology at the University of Calgary. He was responsible for development of the Archaeological Research Program for the Glenbow Museum and is considered the “Father of Alberta Archaeology”. This point was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Cluny Side Notch
Cluster: Plains Side Notch Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is
a small (1.25 to 1.75 inch) triangular stemmed to expanding stem point with a flattened cross section. The blade is primarily straight with a sharp tip. The stem is long and
slightly expanding. The base may range from straight to slightly
convex. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
This type is indistinguishable from the Cayley Side Notch. This type represents the One Gun Phase while the Cayley type represents the Old Woman's Phase. Murchie (2013) conducted extensive studies into the metric difference between the two types. He found that there was metric differences based on site, but not cultural affiliation.
This type is indistinguishable from the Cayley Side Notch. This type represents the One Gun Phase while the Cayley type represents the Old Woman's Phase. Murchie (2013) conducted extensive studies into the metric difference between the two types. He found that there was metric differences based on site, but not cultural affiliation.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is associated with the One Gun phase of Alberta and into Saskatchewan.
This point is associated with the One Gun phase of Alberta and into Saskatchewan.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1,250 - 650 B.P.
Cultural Period:Developmental to Classic
Glacial Period: Vandal Minimum to Little Ice Age
Culture:
Phase: One Gun Phase
Date: 1,250 - 650 B.P.
Cultural Period:Developmental to Classic
Glacial Period: Vandal Minimum to Little Ice Age
Culture:
Phase: One Gun Phase
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Athapaskan Side Notch, Cut Bank, Cayley, Irvine, Kamloops, Mortlach, Nanton, Paskapoo, Pekisko, Plains Side Notch, Prairie Side Notch, Stott, Tompkins
Athapaskan Side Notch, Cut Bank, Cayley, Irvine, Kamloops, Mortlach, Nanton, Paskapoo, Pekisko, Plains Side Notch, Prairie Side Notch, Stott, Tompkins
