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Name Details:
Named By: Roy
Carlson
Named For: Associated Culture
Date Identified: 1996
Type Site
Shuswap
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
3,500 - 2,400 B.P.
Late to Transitional Archaic
Neoglacial
Shuswap Culture
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Outline is Representative of Common Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium corner notch to
expanding stem point with an elliptical cross section. The
blade is excurvate. The shoulders may vary from slightly
barbed to having a slight upward angle. The stem is expanding
with a concave base and rounded basal auricles. The base is
commonly asymmetrical. This point has a random flaking
pattern.
Size Measurements: Total Length - 31
to 73 mm, Stem Length -9 to 14 mm, Blade Width - 15 to
21 mm, Neck Width - 10 to 16 mm, Stem Width - 11 to 19
mm
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in the mid
Frazier River Valley of British Columbia and may be found into the mid
to lower Chilcotin Plateau.
Other points in this Cluster:
Point Validity: Valid Type
Carlson is a distinguished anthropologist and professor for the Department
of Anthropology, University of Washington. Carlson has conducted extensive
studies into the archaeology of Canada. This point was identified in a
professional publication and has many professional references. This is
considered a valid type.
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Age Details:
Pictures Provided By:
Re-illustrated from examples by Rousseau, 2008
References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
48, 144
Shuswap Projectile Point, Shuswap Arrowhead
