Point, Projectile

Name/Title

Point, Projectile

Description

Projectile Point - Adena Stemmed; commonly known as "Beaver-tail" points. This point is characterized by its rounded stem. This point exhibits intact cortex on the edge of the stem, which is also characteristic of these points. Also exhibits weak corner notches. Color - gray. Adena Stemmed Points are diagnostic of the Adena culture of the Early Woodland Period. Point Found in Collection on a board with a note saying that it was found in Shelby County and donated by M/M Harry C. Morrison. References: Projectile Points and Their Chronology" Noel D. Justice p. 19

Use

800-200 BC, Early Woodland Period

Collection

At. to M/M Harry C. Morrison

Acquisition

Accession

1988.001

Source or Donor

At. to M/M Harry C. Morrison

Made/Created

Place

County

Shelby County

State/Province

Indiana

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Notes

Date: 800 B.C.-200 B.C.

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jan 3, 2002

Create Date

January 3, 2002

Update Date

April 4, 2024