This is a short small to medium auriculate lanceolate pint with an elliptical cross section. The blade is primarily excurvate and short and stubby. The shoulders are weak to absent, and will have an upward slope. The stem is contracting and can be as long as one half to two thirds the length of the point. This point may have a pentagonal appearance. The base is concave. Basal grinding and thinning is commonly seen. This point may rarely be fluted, but commonly has basal thinning scars. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Total Length - 35 to 60 mm, Stem Length - 20 to 32 (typically makes up 1/3 to 1/2 the total length), Width 23 to 35 mm, Stem Width - 18 to 28 mm, Basal Concavity - 1 to 7 mm
Gagiano is an archaeologist who has conducted extensive studies into the archaeology of Alabama and is CEO of Coastal Environments Inc. which conducted archaeological surveys. Gregory is an archaeologist who has conducted studies with Gagiano and has published many professional publications with Gagiano and others. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
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