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Name Details:
Named By: Martin A. Baumhoff
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1985
Type Site: Willits Site, Mendocino County, California
Willits
Cluster: Willits Cluster
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
4,000 - 1,500 B.P.
Late to Transitional Archaic
Neoglacial to Roman Warm
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Outline is Representative of Common Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is
a thick medium to large lanceolate side notch point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is excurvate with smaller examples having a straight blade. Shallow notches enter the higher on the blade forming weak shoulders that are at an upward angle. The stem is expanding with a convex base. Many examples have a stem with a bulbous appearance. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Total Length - 38 to
71 mm, Stem Length - 11 to 17 mm, Blade Width - 18 to 28 mm,
Neck Width - 14 to 21 mm, Basal Width - 18 to 26 mm,
Thickness - 7 to 12 mm
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in the north coastal ranges and into the northern Sierra Nevada range of California. This point has been reported into southern Oregon and
northwestern Nevada.
Related / Associated Points:
Additional Comments:
Other points in this Cluster:
Point Validity: Valid Type
Baumhoff was a distinguished
anthropologist who served as professor for the Department Head, and Vice Chancellor Student Affairs at the University of California – Berkley. He conducted extensive
studies into the archaeology of California. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This point is considered a valid type.
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Age Details:
Pictures Provided By:
Glinda Addington
References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
16, 23, 30
Willits Projectile Point, Willits Arrowhead
