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Name Details:
Named By:  William A. Ritchie
 Named For: 
 Date Identified:  1961
 Type Site:
 Lagoon
 Cluster:


Commonly Utilized Material:


Date:                   
Cultural Period:   
2,000 - 1,500 B.P.
Middle Woodland
Roman Warm

Glacial Period:
Culture:
     
      


Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Lagoon Projectile Point



Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:

This is a small to medium thick triangular stemmed point with an elliptical cross section.  The blade is narrow and may range from straight to excurvate and is commonly thick giving the appearance of a spike type point.  The blade is commonly asymmetrical.  The shoulders are at an upward angle and may be weak.  The stem ranges from parallel to slightly contracting with a straight to convex base.  This point is usually crudely made and has a random flaking pattern.

Size Measurements:  Data Needed

Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

This point is primarily found at coastal sites in the northeast.

Similar Points:
Bare Island, Lamoka, Mansion Inn, Merrimack, Neville, Poplar Island, Schuylkill, Squibnocket Stemmed
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Point Validity:   Valid Type

Richie was a prominent anthropologist who served as the state archaeologist for the State of New York, the State Museum and Science Service.  He excavated over 100 sites in the state of New York and published over 150 professional publications.  He named this type in a professional publication and this type has many professional references.  This is considered a valid type.



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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):

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Lagoon Projectile Point, Lagoon Arrowhead