Name/Title
Point, ProjectileDescription
Projectile Points. Robbins points. These are broad-bladed straight-stemmed points with well-defined shoulders.
A: Exhibits these characteristics but in modified form as it has been drastically resharpened. This also suggests a utilitarian function for this point. Color is red.
B: Is an unmodified version of the type and exhibits all of the characteristics of the type. Color is white.
Robbins points are diagnostic of the Adena phase of the Early Woodland Period. These points have been found as mortuary offerings as close as the Nowlin Mound in Dearborn County, IN
References: "Stone Age Spear and Arrow Points", Noel D. Justice, p.188.Use
1000 BC-AD 800, Woodland PeriodCollection
At. to M/M Harry C. MorrisonAcquisition
Accession
1988.001Source or Donor
At. to M/M Harry C. MorrisonMade/Created
Notes
Date: 1000 BC-AD 800Create Date
July 6, 2004Update Date
April 3, 2024