Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Fay-Cooper Cole and Thorne Deuel
Named For:
Date Identified: 1937
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Point Validity:
Valid type
Cole was a pioneering anthropologist who was an expert in the Illinois region archaeology and Mayan Anthropology. Deuel was an pioneering anthropologist who conducted extensive studies into the archaeology of the Mississippi River valley. He was an expert in Hopewellian archaeology. This point was named in their book on prehistoric Illinois and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular side notch point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is primarily excurvate, but may vary to straight. Parallel notches enter the blade forming a shoulder that is horizontal with an expanding stem. The base is primarily straight, but may vary to slightly concave. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 35 to 60 mm, Stem Length - 8 to 12 mm, Blade Width - 18 to 24 mm, Neck Width - 13 to 17 mm, Stem Width - 15 to 24 mm
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found throughout Illinois and Missouri and into central Indiana.
Age / Periods:
Date: 4,000 - 3,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late Archaic
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
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