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Name Details:
Named By:
Named For:
Date Identified:
Type Site:
Oakalla
(Collector Type)
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
6,000 - 4,000 B.P.
Middle Archaic
Middle Holocene to Neoglacial
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium to large
stemmed point with a flattened to elliptical cross section. The blade is primarily excurvate. The shoulders are sloped
upwards to rounded and are commonly asymmetrical. The stem may vary from straight to slightly expanding. This point has a
random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Total Length - 50 to
100 mm, Stem Length -15 to 20 mm, Width - 23 to 34 mm, Stem
Width - 15 to 18 mm.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in central Texas. This point may be found with decreased frequency into eastern Texas and western Louisiana.
Related / Associated Points:
Additional Comments:
Other points in this Cluster:
Point Validity: Collector Type
The only reference to this type located was Overstreet's Guide. There are no professional references to this type. This is considered a collector type
.
Age Details:
References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
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Oakalla Projectile Point, Oakalla Arrowhead
