Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: T.M.N. Lewis and Madeline Kneberg
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1956
Type Site: Candy Creek site, Bradley County, Tennessee
Identified By: T.M.N. Lewis and Madeline Kneberg
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1956
Type Site: Candy Creek site, Bradley County, Tennessee
Point Validity:
Valid type
Lewis was a prominent anthropologist and professor at the University of Tennessee. He was instrumental in the formation of the Tennessee Archaeological Society and Tennessee Archaeologist journal where he served as editor. Kneberg was a prominent anthropologist and professor at the University of Tennessee. She is most recognized for her excavations through-out the Tennessee River Valley. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Lewis was a prominent anthropologist and professor at the University of Tennessee. He was instrumental in the formation of the Tennessee Archaeological Society and Tennessee Archaeologist journal where he served as editor. Kneberg was a prominent anthropologist and professor at the University of Tennessee. She is most recognized for her excavations through-out the Tennessee River Valley. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Candy Creek
Cluster: Copena Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium auriculate point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is an outward recurvate, curving in at the tip and flaring out at the base. The base is primarily concave, but may range to straight. The base may have basal thinning or may have a fluted appearance. The flaking pattern is random.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 30 to 65 mm (average 50 mm), Blade Width - 18 to 35 mm, Waist Width - 3 to 5 mm narrower than the blade, Basal Width - 3 to 5 mm wider than the blade.
Total Length - 30 to 65 mm (average 50 mm), Blade Width - 18 to 35 mm, Waist Width - 3 to 5 mm narrower than the blade, Basal Width - 3 to 5 mm wider than the blade.
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
This point should not be confused with Paleo points. This point may be distinguished from Paleo points by it's lack of parallel flaking.
This point should not be confused with Paleo points. This point may be distinguished from Paleo points by it's lack of parallel flaking.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in the Tennessee River Valley.
This point is primarily found in the Tennessee River Valley.
Age / Periods:
Date: 3,000 - 1,500 B.P.
Cultural Period: Early to Middle Woodland
Glacial Period: Neoglacial to Little Ice Age
Culture:
Date: 3,000 - 1,500 B.P.
Cultural Period: Early to Middle Woodland
Glacial Period: Neoglacial to Little Ice Age
Culture:
Age Details:
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Copena Articulated, Copena Round Base, Copena Triangular
Copena Articulated, Copena Round Base, Copena Triangular
