FOSSILS AND ARTIFACTS FROM
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ARTIFACTS
Late Archaic  points   page 1
this page was last edited 12/16/11

Savannah River  Late Archaic  GeorgiaSOLDO
3 7/8"  ag32
COMMENTS:  from the Gordon Site, large, classic unusual stone, extremely well made.

Bascom, Late Archaic  Marion Co. FL
5 1/8"  $450  order d111
COMMENTS:  found in two pieces,  this is an exquisitely worked blade with perfect symmetry.  Found near Rainbow Springs near Inverness together with d110. This blade type is sometimes called a Morrow Mountain, but Schroder makes a distinction and gives a good description and explanation (pp. 94-96)

Late Archaic Stemmed Point  Late Archaic  Pasco Co. FL  
2 5/8"  $20 order a4661
COMMENTS:  this could be a Middle Archaic Putnam, but Schroder names these a Late Archaic Stemmed, for lack of a better name.  These are quite common and are usually simply called a Putnam or a Marion.  I believe the best determining characteristic (other than their association with fiber-tempered ceramics) is the pointed, diminishing base of the stem.  If not found with fiber-tempered ceramics, they could hardly be distinguished form the Middle Archaic types.

Lafayette  Late Archaic  Marion Co. FL     
2 1/4"  $45 order a4674
COMMENTS:  has a slight bow, pretty good symmetry.

Late Archaic Stemmed Point  Late Archaic  Pasco Co. FL  
2 5/8"  $50 order a4641
COMMENTS:  this could be a Middle Archaic Putnam, but Schroder names these a Late Archaic Stemmed, for lack of a better name.  These are quite common and are usually simply called a Putnam or a Marion.  I believe the best determining characteristic (other than their association with fiber-tempered ceramics) is the pointed, diminishing base of the stem.  If not found with fiber-tempered ceramics, they could hardly be distinguished form the Middle Archaic types.

 Savannah River Archaic - late Archaic Hillsborough Co. FL  
3 1/2"  $40 order a4652
COMMENTS:  not sure of the type, large blade, somewhat translucent.

South Prong Creek  Late Archaic  Hamilton Co. FL
4"  $595 order a4622
COMMENTS:  Classic South Prong Creek (see Powell, p.33).  A relatively rare point type in Florida, with serrations beginning at shoulder but terminating short of the tip.  These serrations are outstanding and very well developed.  May be made of coral or stromatolite, not sure yet.  Ex Jerry Hyde.

Savannah River  Late Archaic  Suwannee Co. FL
2 1/4"  $40 order a4628
COMMENTS:  no flaws, many sharpenings, great color and patina.

Culbreath  Late Archaic-Early Woodland  Hernando Co. FL
1 3/4"  $75 order a4223
COMMENTS:  pink and white translucent pinhead swirl coral, nice droopy ears.

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