
Arrowhead type
Wolf Lake Point
Wolf Lake3,000 - 2,500 B.P.Early Woodland2 reference photos
Key facts
- Age
- 3,000 - 2,500 B.P.
- Cultural period
- Early Woodland
- Size
- Small to Medium
- Shape
- Contracting Stem to Straight Stem
- Glacial period
- Neoglacial
More from the Woodland period
Description
This triangular point exhibits a range of sizes, from compact to substantial, with a stem that tapers inward, forming a contracting profile. Its cross-sectional shape is elliptical. The blade's curvature can vary, displaying a subtle excurvate shape or a straight alignment. The shoulders of the point are characterized by a moderate to slight inclination, sometimes appearing nearly horizontal. The base of the stem is straight, providing a stable foundation. The flaking pattern observed on this point is random, lacking a discernible, organized sequence.
Size
The arrowheads exhibit a range of dimensions, with lengths spanning from 37 to 182 millimeters, and an average length of 83 millimeters. In terms of width, the measurements fall between 24 and 59 millimeters, with a mean width of 40 millimeters. The thickness of the arrowheads varies from 6 to 12 millimeters, with an average thickness of 8 millimeters.
Distribution
This type is mainly located in the Mississippi Yazoo Basin region.
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Additional information
More information needed.
Identified by
- Named by
- Samuel MaGahey
- Year
- 1995
- Type site
- Wolf Lake site, Union County, Mississippi
Similar types
Types that are easy to confuse with the Wolf Lake point.