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Lower edges of blade incurvate, producing slight shoulders

Base concave, sometimes with flared ears

Base varies from thinned (several short, narrow flakes removed) to fluted

Heavy grinding on basal edge and lower blade edges

Often resharpened, creating asymmetrical blade

Size: 1¾ to 2 inches long

Late Paleoindian ca 8500-8000 BC


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