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Name Details:
Identified By: Gregory Perino
Named For: Earbob Ferry Region, Oklahoma
Date Identified: 1985
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Point Validity:
Provisional type
Perino was a well-respected self-taught archaeologist who was the founder of the Illinois State Archaeological Society. This point was named in a professional publication and has no or limited professional references. This is a provisional type.
Earbob Ferry Basal Notch
Provisional Type
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Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium ovoid basal notch point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is excurvate with the blade curving in at the tip and curving back in towards the shoulders. The shoulders are bared with a stem that is straight to slightly expanding. The base varies from straight to slightly convex. This point has a random flaking pattern.
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily associated with the Earbob Ferry region of Oklahoma and into the Middle Mississippi River Valley.
Age / Periods:
Date: 3,000 - 2,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Woodland
Glacial Period: Neoglacial to Roman Warm
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