Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Louis A. Brennan
Named For:
Date Identified: 1970
Type Site: The Twombly Landing Site, Bergan County, New Jersey
Identified By: Louis A. Brennan
Named For:
Date Identified: 1970
Type Site: The Twombly Landing Site, Bergan County, New Jersey
Point Validity:
Provisional type
Brennan was a respected self-taught archaeologist who did extensive work in the Lower Hudson River basin. He published over 53 professional articles. This point was identified in a professional publication, but has no additional professional references. Additional professional identification of this type is needed. This is a provisional type.
Brennan was a respected self-taught archaeologist who did extensive work in the Lower Hudson River basin. He published over 53 professional articles. This point was identified in a professional publication, but has no additional professional references. Additional professional identification of this type is needed. This is a provisional type.
Excelsior Toed Stemmed
Provisional TypeCluster:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular expanding stem point with an elliptical cross section. The blade may vary from slightly excurvate to straight. Wide parallel notches form shoulders that are at an upward angel and an expanding stem. The base is irregular and may vary from slightly convex to slightly concave. The stem is irregular and has one basal corner extending below the other basal corner giving the point a toed appearance. This point is commonly crudely made and has a random flaking pattern.
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Distribution Comments:
This point is reported in New Jersey and into southern New York.
This point is reported in New Jersey and into southern New York.
Age / Periods:
Date: 4,500 - 4,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture:
Date: 4,500 - 4,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
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