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CLOVIS POINTS
LAMB SITE
GENESEE COUNTY, NEW YORK
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AUGUST
31, 2012 PETER A. BOSTROM
Both of these points
were found during the excavation of the Lamb site in cluster C where a
cache of 10 points and 11 bifaces were found. Both of these points are
impressive for there "classic" eastern style long channel flute flakes
on both sides and their deep concave bases.
The point on the left is interesting for the fact that it has
the longest channel flakes compared to the nine other points that were in the cache. One measures
2 1/8 inches (5.3 cm) long and the other side measures 2 inches (5.1 cm)
long. This point is complete but was found in three pieces. It measures
4 3/4 inches long (12.1 com) long and it's made of Ohio or Indiana chert
from the Pennsylvania geological formation.
The fluted point on the right is also a complete point but it was
found in two pieces. This fluted point is made of Vanport chert
from the Flint Ridge, Ohio source. It measures 3 5/8 inches (9.2 cm)
long.
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