Arrowhead type

Morhiss Point

MorhissLate Archaic to Transitional Archaic

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Key facts

Cultural period
Late Archaic to Transitional Archaic
Size
Medium to Large
Shape
Straight Stem to Contracting Stem
Material
Pottery

More from the Archaic period

Description

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Size

The length of the arrowhead ranges from 41 to 90 mm, with a mean length typically falling between 70 and 80 mm. The stem, which comprises approximately 1/5 to 1/3 of the overall length, measures between 12 and 22 mm. At the shoulders, the width spans 25 to 40 mm, while the stem itself is 18 to 25 mm wide. In terms of thickness, the arrowhead varies from 4 to 10 mm, with an average thickness of 7 mm, as documented by Suhm and Krieger (1954).

Distribution

Additional information

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