Benton Broad Stem Point

This stemmed point exhibits a medium to large size profile, characterized by an elliptical or flattened cross-sectional morphology. The blade displays an excurvate shape, distinguished by a shorter and broader configuration compared to the Benton point. The shoulder morphology is marked by a narrow width, with an orientation that spans from horizontal to upwardly angled. In contrast to the Benton point, the stem is notably broader. The basal edge is typically straight, although it can exhibit a subtle convexity or concavity. Both the stem and basal edges feature steep beveling. The flaking pattern observed on this point is random, lacking a discernible order or orientation.

The dimensions of the arrowheads are as follows: they range in length from 61 to 104 mm, with a mean length of 82 mm. The stem length varies between 10 and 12 mm, averaging 11 mm. The blade width spans 27 to 36 mm, with an average width of 30 mm. The stem width measures between 17 and 23 mm, averaging 19 mm. In terms of thickness, the arrowheads range from 9 to 12 mm.

These artifacts are predominantly discovered in the Tennessee River Basin and extending into the central and southern Ohio River region