essay

Flaked stone technology and typology

Agate Basin site : a record of the Paleoindian occupation of the northwestern High Plains, by George C. Frison, Dennis J. Stanford • New York • Published In 1982 • Pages: 181-208

By: Bradley, Bruce A..

Abstract
Bradley analyzed the flake stone collection. He divided it into three groups composed of the Agate Basin level, the Folsom level, and the Clovis level from the Sheaman site. The material from the last was not indexed for OCM codes (Outline of Cultural Materials) as it is earlier than the time period for the Late Paleo-Indian tradition. Although Hell Gap material was found it was not included in his study. 'The primary intent is to describe the morphological and technological attributes and characteristics of the retouched artifactual materials.' (page 181).
Subjects
Lithic industries
General tools
Weapons
Organization and analysis of results of research
tradition
Late Paleo-Indian
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
North America
Sub Region
General North America
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2009
Field Date
1942, 1959, 1961, 1971-1980
Coverage Date
10,800-10,000 BP (8800-8000 BC)
Coverage Place
Agate Basin site, South Dakota and Wyoming, United States
Notes
Bruce A. Bradley
For bibliographical references see document 27: Frison and Stanford
LCCN
82006637
LCSH
Paleo-Indians--Great Plains
Agate Basin Site (Wyo.)