FLUTED POINT (EASTERN STYLE)TENNESSEE PRIVATE COLLECTIONRETURN TO PAGE 1 This fluted point is reported to have been found in Tennessee. Other than that, very little is known about its history. It is a style of fluted point that occurs in states east of the Mississippi River and can be found in the same states that Cumberland and Barnes points are found. This style of fluted point is much thinner than the more heavy duty Cumberland and Barnes points and in this respect they are closer to Folsom and Crowfield points. One side of this point is double fluted to the tip. The other side is also double fluted but only half and three quarters of its length. This point reflects a Paleo craftsmen's knowledge and skill of fluting that is difficult to replicate today. This point measures 3 7/8 inches (9.8cm) long, 1 1/8 inches (2.8cm) wide and 1/4 inch (6mm) thick. |