Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: William A. Richie
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1958
Type Site: Snook Kill site, Saratoga County, New York
Identified By: William A. Richie
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1958
Type Site: Snook Kill site, Saratoga County, New York
Point Validity:
Valid type
Richie was a prominent anthropologist who served as the state archaeologist for the State of New York, the State Museum and Science Service. He excavated over 100 sites in the state of New York and published over 150 professional publications. He named this type in a professional publication and this type has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Richie was a prominent anthropologist who served as the state archaeologist for the State of New York, the State Museum and Science Service. He excavated over 100 sites in the state of New York and published over 150 professional publications. He named this type in a professional publication and this type has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Snook Kill Stemmed
Cluster: Genesee Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular contracting stem point with a flattened to elliptical cross section. The blade is primarily excurvate, but may range to straight or slightly incurvate. The blade is usually broad and asymmetrical. The shoulders may vary from horizontal to having an upward slope. The stem is most commonly contracting, but may have almost parallel sides in some examples. The base may vary from convex to straight. Basal grinding is infrequently seen. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 50 to 120 mm, Stem Length - 10 to 20 mm, Width - 30 to 40 mm, Stem Width - 12 to 22 mm
Total Length - 50 to 120 mm, Stem Length - 10 to 20 mm, Width - 30 to 40 mm, Stem Width - 12 to 22 mm
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in eastern New York and eastward. The frequency of this point decreased into Pennsylvania and into New Jersey. This point may be found into Ohio and Michigan with decreased frequency.
This point is primarily found in eastern New York and eastward. The frequency of this point decreased into Pennsylvania and into New Jersey. This point may be found into Ohio and Michigan with decreased frequency.
Age / Periods:
Date: 4,900 - 3,800 B.P.
Cultural Period: Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene to Neoglacial
Culture: Satchell Complex
Date: 4,900 - 3,800 B.P.
Cultural Period: Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene to Neoglacial
Culture: Satchell Complex
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