Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Frank Shambach
Named For:
Date Identified: 1998
Type Site:
Identified By: Frank Shambach
Named For:
Date Identified: 1998
Type Site:
Point Validity:
Gary sub-type
Schumback is an anthropologist and professor for the Department of Anthropology at Southern Arkansas University. He has conducted extensive studies into the archaeology of the Mississippian cultures. This sub-type was identified during his study of the Gary point. This is a sub-type and has limited professional references.
LeFlore Stemmed
AKA: Gary Var. LeFloreCluster: Dickson Contracting Stem Cluster
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a thick medium to large triangular contracting stem point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is excurvate. The shoulders are weak to absent and at a upward angle. The stem is broad and contracting with a convex base. This point is generally more crudely made and has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Length - 27 to 67 mm (average 55 mm), Width - 15 to 23 mm (average 18 mm), Thickness - 4 to 11 mm (average 8 mm).
Length - 27 to 67 mm (average 55 mm), Width - 15 to 23 mm (average 18 mm), Thickness - 4 to 11 mm (average 8 mm).
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
These points fall into the Gary Class C points which has an angle of greater 171 degrees between the stem and the shoulders.
These points fall into the Gary Class C points which has an angle of greater 171 degrees between the stem and the shoulders.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
These points are found through out the mid to lower Mississippi River Valley with the heaviest concentrations found in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas.
These points are found through out the mid to lower Mississippi River Valley with the heaviest concentrations found in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas.
Age / Periods:
Date: 3,500 - 1,900 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late Archaic to Early Woodland
Glacial Period: Neoglacial to Medieval Warm
Culture:
Date: 3,500 - 1,900 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late Archaic to Early Woodland
Glacial Period: Neoglacial to Medieval Warm
Culture:
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Adena, Almagre, Burkett, Dickson, Hidden Valley, Kent, Langtry, Langtry Arenosa, Mason, Morrow Mountain. Peisker Diamond, Standlee, Waubesa
Adena, Almagre, Burkett, Dickson, Hidden Valley, Kent, Langtry, Langtry Arenosa, Mason, Morrow Mountain. Peisker Diamond, Standlee, Waubesa
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Adena, Adena Dickson, Little Bear Creek, Poplar Island, Rossville
Other Gary sub-types:
Camden, Dunn, Gary, LeFlore, Mabin, Maybon, Melvern
Adena, Adena Dickson, Little Bear Creek, Poplar Island, Rossville
Other Gary sub-types:
Camden, Dunn, Gary, LeFlore, Mabin, Maybon, Melvern
