essay
Perkiomen points: a study in variability
experiments and observations on the terminal archaic of the middle atlantic region • Bethlehem, Ct • Published In 1990 • Pages: 1-62
By: Truncer, James J..
Abstract
Previous functional interpretations of Perkiomen points have been riddled with many problems and assumptions. Truncer examines these studies and describes the regional variability of the Perkiomen point and the other stone tools associated with the point. Truncer had some Perkiomen points made and experimentally used them to examine their breakage patterns. The breakage patterns indicate Perkiomen points were used as both projectiles and knives. He then examined about 500 archaeological specimens to determine their breakage patterns and use. He also found that Perkiomen points were found in a variety of environmental contexts and that there is regional variation in the points. Truncer explores what is known about the people who used the points. For another artical on Perkiomen points see eHRAF document no. 20.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2000
- Region
- North America
- Sub Region
- Eastern Woodlands
- Document Type
- essay
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Archaeologist
- Document Rating
- 4: Excellent Secondary Data
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- Sarah Berry ; 2005
- Field Date
- no date
- Coverage Date
- Terminal Archaic; 4000 BP-3500 BP (2000 B.C.-1500 B.C.)
- Coverage Place
- Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia; United States
- Notes
- James J. Truncer
- Includes bibliographical references (p. 42-48)
- LCCN
- 90205480
- LCSH
- Indians of North America--Antiquities