Name/Title
Point, ProjectileDescription
Projectile Points/Fulton Turkey-tails/These points are made from bipointed preforms and are side-notched forming a stem that is in line with the blade.
A: This is typical example of a cache blade Fulton point. It is large and this with finely serrated edges. It also exhibits part of the original cortex on one side of the blade. Color is grey, most likely Wyandotte chert. This is a specialized point used as part of a ceremonial bundle of cache buried as an offering to the spirits. It is too thin and fragile to have been used as a utilitarian item.
B: Smaller version, probably utilitarian form of this type. Color is grey, most likely Wyandotte chert.
C: Small utilitarian form of this type, wity some evidence of cortex on the blade.
Color is brownish grey.
These points are diagnostic of the Terminal Archaic Phase of the Archaic Tradition and of the Early Woodland Period. Reference: Stone Age Spear and Arrow Points, Joel D. Justice, p.174-178.Use
1500-500 BC, Terminal Archaic Phase, Archaic Tradition & Woodland PeriodCollection
At. to M/M Harry C. MorrisonAcquisition
Accession
1988.001Source or Donor
At. to M/M Harry C. MorrisonMade/Created
Place
Location
Mississippian EraNotes
Date: 1500 BC-500 BCCreate Date
July 2, 2004Update Date
April 3, 2024