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Name Details:
Named By: Boyd
Wettlaufer
Named For:
Date Identified:
1955
Type Site: Mortlack
Site, Alberta
Sandy Creek
Cluster:
Date:
Cultural Period:
2,400 B.P.
Transitional
Roman Warm
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Phase:
Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a thick, short, "squatty" triangular side notch point with an
elliptical cross section. The blade is primarily excurvate, but
may vary to straight. Small shallow notches enter the side of the
preform forming a shoulder that is at a slight upward angle and a
expanding stem. The base has a shallow center V or U shaped notch
that is commonly slightly off center. These points are commonly
crudely made and have a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Data needed
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
Currently no sites have been found that only contain Sandy Creek points.
They are most commonly found with Sonora and Besant points and may
represent stylistic differences of Sonota and Besant points. They
may have the same distribution as other Besant variations such as the
Bratton.
Similar Points:
Additional Comments:
Reeves (1983) felt that these point represented a
transition between the later Oxbow points and the newer Besant points. These
points are coevals with the Pelican lake points.
Some of the older assemblages contain points with slightly deeper basal
concavities, previously called Sandy Creek points.
Sandy Creek point style with the limited samples available should be placed
within Besant type.
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Point Validity: Valid Type
Wettlaufer is a distinguished anthropologist and is considered the “Father of Saskatchewan Archeology”. This type was named in a professional
publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
195
Coxtanlan Projectile Point, Coxtanlan Arrowhead
