Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Edward B. Jelks
Named For:
Date Identified: 1962
Type Site: The Kyle Site, Hill County, Texas
Identified By: Edward B. Jelks
Named For:
Date Identified: 1962
Type Site: The 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.
Covington Bi-Face
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a broad medium to large blade with a flattened to elliptical cross section. The blade is excurvate which may vary from curving in at the tip with parallel sides or curving in at the tip and curving back in towards the base. The base may range from straight to slightly convex. The basal corners are rounded. This blade has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 70 to 140 mm, Blade Width - 35 to 80 mm
Total Length - 70 to 140 mm, Blade Width - 35 to 80 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
This is similar to the Refugio and Abasolo found in central Texas. The Covington Knife tends to be broader with more angular basal corners while the Abasolo tends to be narrower with rounded basal corners. The Refugio is similar, but is generally larger than the Abasolo.
This is similar to the Refugio and Abasolo found in central Texas. The Covington Knife tends to be broader with more angular basal corners while the Abasolo tends to be narrower with rounded basal corners. The Refugio is similar, but is generally larger than the Abasolo.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in central to southern Texas.
This point is primarily found in central to southern Texas.
Age / Periods:
Date: 4,000 - 3,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture:
Date: 4,000 - 3,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture:
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Abasolo, Darl Blade, Friday, Gahagan, Kinney, Mineral Springs, Refugio, Sabine, San Gabriel
Abasolo, Darl Blade, Friday, Gahagan, Kinney, Mineral Springs, Refugio, Sabine, San Gabriel
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