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Name Details:
Named By: Robert E. Funk
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1979
Type Site: Sand Hill Site (12J62) Jackson County, Pennsylvania
Sand Hill
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
cherts and jasper
Date:
Cultural Period:
2,200 - 1,700 B.P.
Woodland
Roman Warm
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small triangular
stemmed point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is primarily excurvate. The shoulder range from horizontal to
having an upward angle. The stem is usually straight, but may range to slightly expounding to slightly contracting. The
base is straight to slightly convex. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Length - 25 to 40 mm, Stem Length - 5 to 10 mm, Blade Width -
20 to 30 mm, Stem Width - 10 to 15 mm
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in the Susquehanna River Valley of eastern Pennsylvania and into southern New York and central Pennsylvania.
Related / Associated Points:
Additional Comments:
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Point Validity: Valid Type
Funk was a renowned
anthropologist who conducted extensive studies and excavations in the New England area. He was appointed to New York State Archaeologist and worked in the New York State
Museum as a research associate. This point was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This
is a valid type.
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Age Details:
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
23, 30, 57
Sand Hill Projectile Point, Sand Hill Arrowhead
