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Name Details:
Named By: Patrick J. Munson
Named For:
Date Identified: 1966
Type Site: Multiple sites along the Wood River Terrance and surrounding region in Madison County, Illinois
Wanda
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Non-heat treated Burlington Chert
Date:
Cultural Period:
1,200 - 950 B.P.
Mississippian
Vandal Minimum to Medieval Warm
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Outline is Representative of Common Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small (.8 to 1.18 inches) unifacial triangular side notch
point with a flattened cross section. The blade is primarily excurvate but may vary to straight. Parallel notches are wide forming a shoulder is at an upward angle and an expanding stem.
The base may range from straightly to slightly convex. This point is made from a flake which commonly has a single flaked face but may have flaking around the edges and lack flaking across the face.
This point is commonly made from a flake with a random flaking pattern and is commonly crudely made.
Size Measurements: Data Needed
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in the American Bottoms and Wood River Terrace of the lower Illinois River basin.
Additional Comments:
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Point Validity: Valid Type
Munson is an anthropologist and
professor of anthropology at the Indiana University. He has conducted extensive studies into the archaeology of Indiana. This
point was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
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Age Details:
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
30
Wanda Projectile Point, Wanda Arrowhead
