Kirk Stemmed Point   Save
Archaeology Collections, Ledger #2
Description: This projectile point is of the Kirk Stemmed type. It has a long, narrow, triangular blade. The blade is thick, appearing diamond shaped in cross-section. The stem is rectangular with a slight indentation in the middle. The point is made of mottled flint that is gray, dark yellowish brown, and light gray. This piece is from the Early Archaic Period. The Archaic cultures in Ohio existed from about 6,000 B.C. to 1,000 B.C. Their economy was based primarily on hunting and gathering, but they did experiment with cultivating squash. Most Ohio sites are seasonal camps, created as the Indians moved due to the weather and the availability of food sources. Archaic peoples hunted smaller game than their Paleoindian predecessors, who pursued mastodons and giant beavers. The Archaic people hunted deer, elk, bear, rabbit, quail, and wild turkey. View on Ohio Memory.
Image ID: A4346_023644
Subjects: Prehistoric peoples; Projectile points; Weapons, Prehistoric;
Places: Archaeology Collections, Ledger #2