Clarksville Small Triangular Point

• Summary Description
  • Very small triangular point, equilateral in shape.
• Form
  • Blade is small, equilateral, and triangular with straight to slightly convex sides.
  • Base is straight to slightly concave.
  • Size: Length = 10mm - 18mm (average 14mm), Width = 10mm - 16mm (average 12 mm).
• Distribution
  • Piedmont of southern Virginia and northern North Carolina
• Age
  • 1600 – 1750 CE
• Material
  • Major: Almost always (95%) made from vein quartz.
• Technique of Manufacture
  • Blade is produced by pressure flaking on both surfaces, well made and symmetrical.