Title: A Cumberland Preform: Implications for Paleoindian Lithic Technology
Abstract: Use of isolated striking platforms in biface manufacture—one hallmark of Paleoindian technology—appears in Clovis (11,500-10,900 B.P.) and Folsom (10,900-10,200 B.P.) fluting and in Agate Basin (10,500-10,200 B.P.) preform lateral thinning. We document a new observation: Cumberland or Southeastern Clovis (10,800-10,500 B.P.) artisans used isolated striking platforms for both. We also note that Cumberland points exhibit Folsom-type fluting and Agate Basin stiletto shape (i.e., an elongate blade thick in proportion to narrow width). From these observations, we speculate on technological, cultural, and chronological implications for Clovis, Folsom, Cumberland, and Agate Basin.
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-04-01
Language: en
Type: article
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