Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By:  Ann M. Early
Named For:  
Date Identified:  1988
Type Site: 
Point Validity: Valid type

Early is an anthropologist who serves at the state archaeologist for the State of Arkansas who has extensively studied the Caddoan culture.  She named this type in a professional publication and this type has many professional references.  This is considered a valid type.
Collier Bulbed
Cluster:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular side notch point with a thick elliptical cross section.  The blade is primarily straight to excurvate, and may be serrated.  The shoulders are primarily at an upward angle, but may be horizontal with an expanding stem.  The base is convex and is absent of any basal grinding.  The flaking pattern may range from random to collateral.
Size Measurements:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:

Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

This point is reported in Oklahoma, Arkansas, and into Missouri.
Age / Periods:
Date: 700 - 500 B.P.
Cultural Period: Mississippian
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm to Little Ice Age
Culture: Caddo Culture  
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Rockwall
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Pictures: 

Pictures Provided By:
Jeff Patterson


 Collier Projectile Point, Collier Arrowhead
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