Arrowhead type

Snook Hill Point

Snook HillGenesee Cluster4,900 - 3,800 B.P.Middle Archaic

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Key facts

Age
4,900 - 3,800 B.P.
Cultural period
Middle Archaic
Culture
Satchell Complex
Size
Medium
Shape
Contracting Stem
Glacial period
Middle Holocene to

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Description

This triangular point exhibits a distinctive stem that tapers inward, accompanied by a cross-sectional shape that ranges from flattened to elliptical. The blade's profile is predominantly excurvate, although some specimens may display a straight or slightly incurvate edge. Characteristically, the blade is broad and lacks symmetry. The shoulders of the point can exhibit a range of orientations, from horizontal to upwardly sloping. While the stem typically contracts, some examples may have sides that are nearly parallel. The base of the point varies in shape, spanning from convex to straight, and basal grinding is a relatively rare occurrence. The flaking pattern observed on this point is random, lacking a consistent or organized arrangement.

Size

The arrowheads exhibit a range of dimensions, with overall lengths spanning 50 to 120 mm. The stem, a distinctive feature of these artifacts, measures between 10 and 20 mm in length. In terms of width, the arrowheads typically fall within the 30 to 40 mm range. Furthermore, the width of the stem itself is precisely calibrated, varying from 12 to 22 mm.

Distribution

This type is mainly located in eastern New York and beyond. The prevalence of this type dwindles as it extends into Pennsylvania and New Jersey. It can also be discovered in Ohio and Michigan, albeit with lesser regularity.

Additional information

More information needed.

Identified by

Named by
William A. Richie
Year
1958
Type site
Snook Kill site, Saratoga County, New York

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