Buck Creek Barbed Point

This triangular point exhibits a distinctive elliptical profile, with a predominantly straight blade that may display a subtle curvature, or excurvate shape. Notably, the section of the blade above the shoulder edge can be slightly widened, while the remainder of the blade maintains a straight trajectory. The shoulders themselves are characterized by a pronounced barb, adding to the point's overall morphology. The stem, which is typically straight but can also be slightly expanding, is proportionally long in relation to the blade length and often features a beveled edge. The base of the point is generally straight, although it may exhibit a slight convexity, and is commonly thinned to approximately one-half to one-third of the stem's length. Evidence of light grinding can be observed on the lower portion of the stem, but this never extends to the base of the point. The flaking pattern on this point is random, and the overall craftsmanship is of high quality, underscoring the skill of its manufacture.

The dimensions of the arrowheads are as follows: they range in overall length from 42 to 93 mm, with a mean length of 60 mm. The stem, a crucial component, measures between 12 and 19 mm in length, averaging 17 mm. In terms of width, the arrowheads span from 25 to 51 mm, with an average width of 33 mm. The stem width, a key characteristic, falls within the range of 14 to 21 mm, averaging 17 mm. Lastly, the thickness of the arrowheads varies from 5 to 9 mm.

This type is mainly discovered in the Ohio River Basin and extending into the upper Tennessee River Basin.