Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Gregory Perino
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1971
Type Site: Klunk Mound Site, Calhoun County, Illinois
Identified By: Gregory Perino
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1971
Type Site: Klunk Mound Site, Calhoun County, Illinois
Point Validity:
Valid type
Perino was a well-respected self-taught archaeologist who was the founder of the Illinois State Archaeological Society. This point was named in a professional publication and has professional references to this type. This is a valid type.
Klunk Notched
Cluster: Late Woodland Stemmed/Corner Notch Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small side notch point with a flattened cross section. The blade is primarily straight, but may be excurvate. Moderate to large parallel notches create a shoulder that tis horizontal to angling upwards. The stem is expanding to expanded. The base is straight to convex. Basal grinding is occasionally seen on this point. This point has a random flaking pattern. This point may be unifacial made out of a flake.
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Additional Comments:
Perino (1971) feels that the progression of these types of points went from side notch to corner notch and then to spike like points.
Perino (1971) feels that the progression of these types of points went from side notch to corner notch and then to spike like points.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in the upper Mississippi River valley and into eastern Iowa. Less commonly found in western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota.
This point is primarily found in the upper Mississippi River valley and into eastern Iowa. Less commonly found in western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1,500 - 1,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Woodland
Glacial Period: Roman to Medieval Warm
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Date: 1,500 - 1,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Woodland
Glacial Period: Roman to Medieval Warm
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