Arrowhead type

Darl Blade

Darl Blade2,500 - 1,300 B.P.Transitional Archaic

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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

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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.

Mainly found in

Also found, less often, in

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