Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Harry Shafer
Named For:
Date Identified: 1963
Type Site: The Youngsport Site, Bell County, Texas
Identified By: Harry Shafer
Named For:
Date Identified: 1963
Type Site: The Youngsport Site, Bell County, Texas
Point Validity:
Valid type
Shafer is a distinguished anthropologist and Professor Emeritus at Texas A&M, and is Curator of Archaeology at the Witte Museum. He is a expert in lithic technology and the archaeology of Texas. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Shafer is a distinguished anthropologist and Professor Emeritus at Texas A&M, and is Curator of Archaeology at the Witte Museum. He is a expert in lithic technology and the archaeology of Texas. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Gower Split Stem
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular stemmed point with an elliptical cross section. The blade may range from straight to excurvate. A straight blade is more commonly seen on smaller examples. The shoulders are primarily horizontal, but may be weak on some examples. The stem is narrow and may range from straight to expanding. One or both basal ears taper inwards. The base is deeply concave to bifurcated. This point has a random flaking pattern and many examples are crudely made.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 40 to 80 mm, Stem Length - 15 to 30 mm (average 15 to 20 mm), Blade Width - 25 to 40 mm, Neck Width - 15 to 25 mm, Stem Width - 15 to 25 mm
Total Length - 40 to 80 mm, Stem Length - 15 to 30 mm (average 15 to 20 mm), Blade Width - 25 to 40 mm, Neck Width - 15 to 25 mm, Stem Width - 15 to 25 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in central to south-central Texas. The frequency decreases into southern Texas and Northern Mexico.
This point is primarily found in central to south-central Texas. The frequency decreases into southern Texas and Northern Mexico.
Age / Periods:
Date: 8,500 - 7,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Early Archaic
Glacial Period: Early to Middle Holocene
Culture:
Date: 8,500 - 7,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Early Archaic
Glacial Period: Early to Middle Holocene
Culture:
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