Arrowhead type

Lafayette Point

LafayetteLate Archaic

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Key facts

Cultural period
Late Archaic
Size
Medium to Large
Shape
Corner Notch
Material
Chert

More from the Archaic period

Description

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Size

The dimensions of these arrowheads are characterized by a total length ranging from 28 to 100 mm, with a typical average span of 40 to 70 mm. The stem itself measures between 8 to 14 mm in length. The blade's width varies from 22 to 47 mm, averaging between 30 to 35 mm. The neck width is recorded as 11 to 22 mm, while the basal width of the stem ranges from 14 to 30 mm. In terms of thickness, these arrowheads measure between 6 to 11 mm. Geographically, these points are predominantly distributed across southern Georgia, throughout Florida, and into southeastern Alabama.

Distribution

Also found, less often, in

Additional information

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