Sykes

Name/Title

Sykes

Entry/Object ID

BC.P.113018.005

Description

The Sykes point is a medium sized, triangular point form. The blade is commonly excurvate but may be straight. Shallow corner notches are the identifying features of this point. The stem is short and straight to slightly expanding; the base is wide and straight to slightly concave. It is named for the Sykes Place (now the Eva Site) in Benton County, TN.

Context

Late Archaic

Made/Created

Time Period

Late Archaic

Dimensions

Width

1 in

Length

1-1/2 in

Material

Chert

Color

Gray