Object ID:
1959.10.84
Object Name:
Point, Projectile
Dimensions:
H-0.953 W-4.445 L-11.748 cm
Description:
Hi-Lo Cluster., Late Paleoindian period.
Identifying features include, Lanceolate (Tang Shape), Contracting ovate (Blade Shape), Subconcave (Base Shape). Artifact exhibits very fine pressure flaking along all edges. Also shows basal ears on base, and very light shoulders.
Identifying features include, Lanceolate (Tang Shape), Contracting ovate (Blade Shape), Subconcave (Base Shape). Artifact exhibits very fine pressure flaking along all edges. Also shows basal ears on base, and very light shoulders.
Collection:
Native American-Kohnke Collection
Date:
6800 - 6400 BCE
VE Exhibit Label 1:
Hi-Lo Cluster points are mainly found in the Great Lakes area, although points have been found as far east as Massachusetts. The site for which the cluster is named is in southwestern Michigan. These points are often associated with caribou hunting camp sites. They are thought to be a multiple purpose tool used not only as a projectile point, but also as a knife or butchering tool.
Collector:
Steffen, A
Site Name:
Racine Co., Wisconsin.
Related Publications:
Boszhardt (2003:33-34).
Justice (1987:44-46).
Justice (1987:44-46).
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