This is a small to medium thin triangular side notch point with a flattened cross section. The blade is slightly excurvate with horizontal shoulders. Parallel U shaped notches enter the preform low on the blade forming a horizontal shoulder. The stem is square and expanded with a slightly concave base. The basal region is commonly slightly contracting and has a square appearance and is slightly narrower than the maximum width of the blade. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Total Length - 21 to 48 mm (average 25 to 35 mm), Stem Length - 6 to 8 mm, Blade Width - 12 to 21 mm, Neck Width - 11 to 14 mm, Stem Width - 11 to 18 mm
This point is most commonly found in Alberta and into Montana. This point may be found into Colorado with decreased frequency.
Forbis is an eminent anthropologist and was a professor for the Department of Anthropology at the University of Calgary. He was responsible for development of the Archaeological Research Program for the Glenbow Museum and is considered the “Father of Alberta Archaeology”. This point was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
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