Arrowhead type

Wells Point

WellsMiddle Archaic

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Key facts

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

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Description

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Size

The dimensions of this arrowhead are characterized by a total length ranging from 45 to 80 mm, with an average length of 60 to 70 mm. The stem length varies between 18 and 35 mm, generally occupying up to half of the total length, but never less than one-third. The blade width measures between 15 and 25 mm, while the stem width at the shoulders is between 14 and 20 mm. Additionally, the basal width ranges from 10 to 20 mm, as reported by Suhm and Krieger (1954).

Distribution

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