Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Brian O.K. Reeves
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1983
Type Site:
Identified By: Brian O.K. Reeves
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1983
Type Site:
Point Validity:
Valid type
Reeves was a distinguished anthropologist who conducted extensive studies into the Head Smashed Insite as well as many other sites throughout Alberta. This point was definite in a professional publication. This type has been mentioned in many professional publications, but has fell out of usage. This point is considered a valid type.
Reeves was a distinguished anthropologist who conducted extensive studies into the Head Smashed Insite as well as many other sites throughout Alberta. This point was definite in a professional publication. This type has been mentioned in many professional publications, but has fell out of usage. This point is considered a valid type.
Head Smash In Corner Notch
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small triangular corner notch point with a thin cross section. The blades range from very slightly excurvate to straight. The shoulders vary from horizontal to very slightly barbed. The stem is expanding and commonly narrower than the blade. The base ranges from straight to slightly concave. This point has a random flaking pattern.
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in southwestern Alberta and into southeastern British Columbia and into Montana, Idaho, and Washington. This point may have a distribution into Saskatchewan and into the Northern Plains.
This point is primarily found in southwestern Alberta and into southeastern British Columbia and into Montana, Idaho, and Washington. This point may have a distribution into Saskatchewan and into the Northern Plains.
Age / Periods:
Date: 455 - 220 B.P.
Cultural Period: Classic to Historic
Glacial Period: Little Ice Age
Culture:
Phase: Old Woman's Phase
Age Details:
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