Point, Projectile

Name/Title

Point, Projectile

Description

Projectile Point. Jack's Reef Pentagonal. This is a small, thin point characterized by its pentagonal shape. The base is straight. Color is light grey. Jack's Reef Pentagonal points are diagnostic of the Late Woodland Period. These points served as preforms for Jack's Reef Corner Notched points but were also viable finished tools. The Jack's Reef points represent one of the first true arrowheads in the Eastern U.S. Reference: "Stone Age Spear and Arrow Points", Noel D. Justice, p.215.

Use

500-1000 AD, Late 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

Location

unknown

Notes

Date: 500 AD-1000 AD

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Jul 6, 2004

Create Date

July 6, 2004

Update Date

April 3, 2024