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Name Details:
Named By: Thomas C. Kelly  
Named For: 
 Date Identified:  1993
 Type Site:
 Sawmill
 Cluster:






Commonly Utilized Material:


Date:                   
Cultural Period:   
3,835 to 3,500 P.B.***
Late Archaic



Glacial Period:
Culture:
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Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:



Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:

This is a large triangular expanding stem point with an elliptical cross section.  The blade is broad and ranges from straight to slightly excurvate with left hand beveling leaving a finely serrated edge.  The shoulders are barbed with an expanding stem and a straight to slightly convex base with basal / hafting region grinding is present.  This point is well made with an oblique flaking pattern.

 

Size Measurements:  Length - 50 to 94 mm (average 75 mm),  Blade Width - 27 to 45 mm (average 35 mm).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

This point was reported in in Belize.  This point is often found in association with Lowe and Allspice points.  Distribution extended due to Lowe and Allspice points being found into Oaxaca Mexico. Has been reported into Venezuela and northern South America.

 

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Additional Comments:


These points are similar to the larger Lowe point, except they are smaller and narrower with an expanding stem.






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Other points in this Cluster:
Point Validity:  Valid Type

Kelly is a distinguished archaeologist who has worked with the Center of Archaeological Research, University of Texas with Dr. Thomas Hester.  He conducted research into the pre-ceramic projectile points of Belize.  This type was defined in a professional publication and has many professional references.  This is considered a valid type.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Age Details:

***  Date is based on the placement of Sawmill points in association of other points and stratified layers above and below levels containing Sawmill points.  Radiocarbon dating has not been completed for this type.
Pictures Provided By:
As illustrated by Richard McReynolds



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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):

212
Sawmill Projectile Point, Sawmill Arrowhead