Description: Found associated with the Adena,
Red Ochre, Glacial Kame and Benton Cultures. Note: This type is almost ALWAYS
made from one of the hornstone related nodular flints from southern Indiana,
northern Kentucky or southern Illinois. Any other material should be cause for
thorough investigation.
Age and Culture: Late Archaic to Early Woodland
3000 B.P. to 2500 B.P.
Distribution:
Found along the East Fork of White River in Martin County, Indiana.
still has red ochre adhering to the blades and is so stained, indicating a
deposition with same, and quite possibly a part of a cache
Material: Harrison Co. chert (Indiana hornstone)
length: 4-5/16"
Material: Harrison Co. chert
length: 4-1/4", Christian County, Kentucky
Picture and Text provided by Steve Condra