Arrowhead type
Blevins Point
Blevins1,200 - 600 B.P.Middle Archaic to Late ArchaicKey facts
- Age
- 1,200 - 600 B.P.
- Cultural period
- Middle Archaic to Late Archaic
- Size
- Small
- Shape
- Expanding Stem to Straight Stem
- Glacial period
- Vandal Minimum to Medieval Warm
More from the Archaic period
Description
This triangular point features a distinctive expanding stem, characterized by a diamond-shaped cross-section, and tapers to a pointed base. The blade itself is predominantly straight, with a serrated edge that adds to its functional design. Notably, the shoulders of the point are generally horizontal, although some specimens may exhibit a subtle barbing. The overall craftsmanship of this point type is typically of high quality, with a flaking pattern that appears random, suggesting a lack of deliberate, patterned flaking technique. The cross-section of the point is flattened, providing a stable platform for the serrated blade.
Size
Small
Distribution
This specimen was documented in Arkansas.
Mainly found in
Additional information
More information needed.
Identified by
- Named by
- Gregory Perino
- Year
- 1991
Similar types
Types that are easy to confuse with the Blevins point.