Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
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Named For: Shape of knife
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Identified By:
Named For: Shape of knife
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Point Validity:
Valid type
Crescent Knife - Archaic
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium to large crescent shaped knife with an elliptical to plano-convex cross section. The blade is excurvate on one edge and incurvate on the other edge They may have the shape of a crescent moon or a butterfly shape.
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Additional Comments:
This name is based on the shape of the knife and the older knifes by the same name found in Nevada and the surrounding region.
This name is based on the shape of the knife and the older knifes by the same name found in Nevada and the surrounding region.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
The full distribution is not known, but they are primarily associated with Texas, into New Mexico, Coahuila, and Chihuahua Mexico. They have been reported into the Tennessee River Valley and in the lower plains states.
The full distribution is not known, but they are primarily associated with Texas, into New Mexico, Coahuila, and Chihuahua Mexico. They have been reported into the Tennessee River Valley and in the lower plains states.
Age / Periods:
Date: 9,000 - 5,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Early to Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Early Holocene to Middle Holocene
Culture:
Date: 9,000 - 5,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Early to Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Early Holocene to Middle Holocene
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