
Arrowhead type
Darl Blade
Darl Blade2,500 - 1,300 B.P.Transitional Archaic22 reference photos
Key facts
- Age
- 2,500 - 1,300 B.P.
- Cultural period
- Transitional Archaic
- Size
- Medium to Large
- Shape
- Triangle
- Glacial period
- Neoglacial to Little Ice Age
More from the Archaic period
Description
This triangular point exhibits a size range from medium to large, characterized by an elliptical profile when viewed in cross-section. The lateral edges of the point display a range of curvature, oscillating between excurvate and straight configurations. A notable feature of this point is the presence of beveling, often accompanied by fine serrations, with many specimens showcasing beveling restricted to a single edge on each facial surface. The basal morphology is predominantly convex, although occasional examples may present a straight base. The flaking pattern observed on this point is random, lacking a discernible, organized arrangement.
Size
The arrowhead's dimensions are characterized by a total length ranging from 65 to 95 mm and a basal width spanning 25 to 35 mm.
Distribution
This type is mainly discovered in the heart of Texas and extending into the southern Pecos area and eastward towards the Coastal Plains. This type may also appear in western Louisiana, albeit less commonly.
Also found, less often, in
Additional information
More information needed.
Similar types
Types that are easy to confuse with the Darl Blade point.
- Covington
- Friday
- Gahagan
- Kinney