This is a small to medium triangular side notch point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is primarily excurvate, but may vary to straight,. The shoulders range from horizontal to having an upward angle. The stem is expanding. The base may range from slightly convex to straight with rounded basal corners. Rarely, the base is slightly concave. May have slightly basal grinding. This point has a random flaking pattern.
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This point is primarily found in Alberta and Saskatchewan Canada and into Montana and North Dakota.
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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