Name/Title
Point, ProjectileDescription
Projectile Point - Karnak Unstemmed; thick lanceolate Form; Flaking on this example appears to be somewhat refined. Color- pinkish to light red.
Karnak Points are diagnostic of the Green River subculture of the Late Archaic 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. Karnak unstemmed points were used as preforms for Karnak stemmed points as well as for tools themselves. References: Projectile Points and Their Chronology" Noel D. Justice p. 12Use
3700 BC-3000 BC, Late Archaic PeriodCollection
At. to M/M Harry C. MorrisonAcquisition
Accession
1988.001Source or Donor
At. to M/M Harry C. MorrisonMade/Created
Place
County
Shelby CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaNotes
Date: 3700 B.C.-3000 B.C.Create Date
January 3, 2002Update Date
April 4, 2024