Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: John W. Schatz
Named For:
Date Identified: 1959
Type Site:
Identified By: John W. Schatz
Named For:
Date Identified: 1959
Type Site:
Point Validity:
Valid type
Schatz was an avocational archaeologist and member of the Ohio Archaeological Society. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Schatz was an avocational archaeologist and member of the Ohio Archaeological Society. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Fishspear Notched
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium lanceolate expanding stem point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is excurvate with the tip curving in, the edges becoming parallel, and curving back in towards the base. The shoulders are at an upward angle. The stem is expanding with a convex to straight base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 45 to 95 mm, Stem Length - 11 to 20 mm, Blade Width - 11 to 23 mm, Neck Width - 9 to 13 mm, Stem Width - 10 to 22 mm
Total Length - 45 to 95 mm, Stem Length - 11 to 20 mm, Blade Width - 11 to 23 mm, Neck Width - 9 to 13 mm, Stem Width - 10 to 22 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in the mid Ohio River Valley and into the Tennessee River Valley. This point may be found into the Blue Ridge region of Virginia and North Carolina with decreased frequency.
This point is primarily found in the mid Ohio River Valley and into the Tennessee River Valley. This point may be found into the Blue Ridge region of Virginia and North Carolina with decreased frequency.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1,500 - 1,300 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late Woodland
Glacial Period: Roman Warm to Vandal Minimum
Culture:
Date: 1,500 - 1,300 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late Woodland
Glacial Period: Roman Warm to Vandal Minimum
Culture:
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