Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Son Anderson
Named For: Cypress Creek, Florida
Date Identified: 1987
Type Site:
Identified By: Son Anderson
Named For: Cypress Creek, Florida
Date Identified: 1987
Type Site:
Point Validity:
Valid type
Anderson is a well-respected avocational archaeologist who studies Florida archaeology. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Anderson is a well-respected avocational archaeologist who studies Florida archaeology. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Cypress Creek Contracting Stem
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium (2.0 to 3.5 inches) triangular contracting stem point with an elliptical cross section. The blade ranges from excurvate to straight. The shoulders may vary from horizontal to slightly barbed. The shoulders are often slightly asymmetrical with one shoulder sitting slightly higher with a narrower margin from the stem to the blade, and the other shoulder sitting slightly lower with a wider margin from the stem to the blade and the shoulder curving or hooking in towards the base. The stem is short and contracting with a convex base. This point has a random flaking pattern workmanship is generally very good.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 50 to 90 mm (average 65 to 75 mm), Stem Length - 10 to 15 mm, Blade Width - 35 to 50 mm (average 40 to 45 mm), Stem Width - 15 to 20 mm.
Total Length - 50 to 90 mm (average 65 to 75 mm), Stem Length - 10 to 15 mm, Blade Width - 35 to 50 mm (average 40 to 45 mm), Stem Width - 15 to 20 mm.
Commonly Utilized Material:
Silicified Coral
Silicified Coral
Additional Comments:
This point is not related to the Cypress Creek point found in the Tennessee River Valley.
This point is not related to the Cypress Creek point found in the Tennessee River Valley.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in Tampa area and into the adjacent regions.
This point is primarily found in Tampa area and into the adjacent regions.
Age / Periods:
Date: 4,000 - 3,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late Archaic to Early Woodland
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture:
Date: 4,000 - 3,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late Archaic to Early Woodland
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture:
Age Details:
