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Name Details:
Named By: Ronald A. Thomas and Nancy H. Warren
Named For: Webb Complex
Date Identified: 1970
Type Site: Island Field Site (7K-F-17) Kent County, Delaware
Webb Complex Blade
(Provisional Type)
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
1,500 - 500 B.P.
Mississippian
Roman to Medieval Warm
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Outline is Representative of Common Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This a is a large lanceolate blade with a thin elliptical to flattened cross section. The blade is primarily excurvate, with the blade curving in towards the base, but may
vary to recurvate with the blade flaring back out towards the base. The base is concave. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Total Length - 90
to 130 mm, Blade Width - 35 to 50 mm
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in Delaware and into New Jersey and surrounding region.
Related / Associated Points:
Additional Comments:
Pictures:
Other points in this Cluster:
Point Validity: Provisional Type
Thomas is a distinguished archaeologist who spent many years as the Delaware State Archaeologist before starting a private archaeological firm. Warren is an archaeologist who worked
with the Delaware Department of Transportation. This blade was mentioned in the description of the Webb Complex of Delaware. The Webb Complex is highly references in professional literature, but the
associated blade is not referenced. This blade has many collector type references. This is considered a provisional type.
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Age Details:
Pictures Provided By:
Lee
References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
23, 30
Webb Complex Projectile Point, Webb Complex Arrowhead
