Arrowhead type

Connestee Point

ConnesteeLate Woodland Triangle Cluster to Early Mississippian Triangle Cluster2,300 - 1,600 B.P.Middle Woodland

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Key facts

Age
2,300 - 1,600 B.P.
Cultural period
Middle Woodland
Size
Small to Medium
Shape
Triangle
Glacial period
Roman Warm

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Description

This triangular artifact measures between 0.9 and 1.9 inches in size, exhibiting an isosceles profile where the width is roughly half the height. The blade edge is predominantly straight, although some specimens may display a subtle excurvate or incurvate curvature. The base of the point is characterized by a straight edge. Notably, many examples retain remnants of the original cortex on their surface, suggesting a crude manufacturing process. The flaking pattern observed on these points is random, indicating a lack of standardized or controlled flaking technique.

Size

The arrowheads exhibit dimensions ranging from 24 to 47 millimeters in length, 15 to 24 millimeters in width, and 4 to 9 millimeters in thickness.

Distribution

This projectile is mainly discovered in the Appalachian Mountain range spanning North Carolina and extending into Virginia, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Georgia

Also found, less often, in

Additional information

In his 1987 study, Keel observes a notable similarity between a particular arrowhead type and the Garden Creek point, with the primary distinction being a reduction in size. This resemblance highlights the potential for misidentification, as individual specimens of this type may be mistakenly categorized as either Camp Creek or Greenville points. Keel's observation underscores the importance of meticulous classification and attention to detail in the analysis of these archaeological artifacts. By recognizing the subtle differences between these point types, researchers can gain a more nuanced understanding of the cultural and historical contexts in which they were crafted and utilized.

Identified by

Named by
Bennie C. Keel
Year
1988
Type site
Brevard area of North Carolina

Similar types

Types that are easy to confuse with the Connestee point.

Other types in the Late Woodland Triangle Cluster to Early Mississippian Triangle Cluster

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