FOSSILS AND ARTIFACTS FROM
PALEO ENTERPRISES

ARTIFACTS
Late Archaic  points   page 1
this page was last edited 03/20/12

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.

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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