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SCOTTSBLUFF POINT
FINLEY BISON KILL SITE
SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING
PRIVATE COLLECTION
COPYRIGHT AUGUST 31, 2007 PETER A. BOSTROM
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SCOTTSBLUFF POINT
FINLEY BISON KILL SITE
SWEETWATER COUNTY, WYOMING
PRIVATE COLLECTION
This Scottsbluff point was discovered on the Finley
bison kill site sometime in the 1930's or 40's. The site is located near
the town of Eden in Sweetwater County, Wyoming. The Finley site produced
the first examples of Eden points. Both Eden and Scottsbluff points were
excavated in situ by Harold J. Cook. The Finley site is the type site
for Eden points.
The spear points found on the Finley site were stemmed rather
than notched. They were categorized by their flaking patterns and the
shape of their edges. The points had either parallel, excurvate or
straight triangular sides. The Eden points were described as having
collateral or transverse pressure flaking. Their flaking pattern is deep
which produces a wavy sinuous edge. The Scottsbluff points, like this
example, have a smooth pressure flaked surface and they have a very
straight edge.
This Scottsbluff point was made from a black opaque chert and
it measures 3 1/16 inches (8.1cm) long. |