Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:

Name Details:
Identified By:  Elton R. Prewitt
Named For:  Andice, Texas
Date Identified:  1983
Type Site: 
Point Validity: Valid type

Prewitt is a highly respected anthropologist who was a professor at the University of Texas, excavated many important sites across Texas, and published many highly regarded publications.  This point as named in a professional publication and has many professional references.  This is a valid type.  
Andice Basal Notch
Cluster:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium to large triangular basal notch point with an elliptical cross section.  The blade is broad and excurvate.  The shoulders are strongly barbed with the thinnest portion of the barb being where the barb and blade meet.  The stem may vary from slightly contracting to slightly expanding.  The base is most commonly concave, but may vary to straight.  This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:

Total Length - 40 to 80 mm,  Stem Length - 11 to 27 mm (approx. 1/3 of the total length of point),  Blade Width - 35 to 55 mm,  Stem Width - 14 to 20 mm (***based on small sample size***)
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:

This point is similar to the Bell point, but may be distinguished by the larger size of the point and longer stem and barbs.  The stem on this type are most commonly straight to slightly expanding while the stem on the bell type are more commonly slightly expanding (Turner and Hester, 1985).
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

This point is primarily found on the Gulf Coastal region of Texas and into Central Texas.  This point may be found with decreased frequency into southern Oklahoma.
Age / Periods:
Date: 6,050 - 5,050 B.P.
Cultural Period: Early Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene
Culture:
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Bell, Calf CreekLittle River
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Pictures: 

Pictures Provided By:
Andice Projectile Point, Andice Arrowhead
Aidan Cohn
Mark Mapel
Dr George Boyd
Texas Arrowheads
Ken's Relics
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