Hardaway Side Notched
Time period : 10,000 BC - 9,000 BC
Summary Description
Small, broad, thin blade with narrow side-notches and recurved, concave base
Form
Blade is small, broad, thin with a narrow U-shaped notch. Typically had shape of equilateral triangle below notch.
Base is recurvate, concave and ground
Side-notch is narrow, deep and U-shaped
Size: Length = 28 mm - 50 mm (average 35mm), Width = 23 mm - 35 mm (average 25 mm), thickness averages 4 mm.
Distribution
North Carolina
Southern Carolina
Virginia
Age
10,000 – 9,000 BCE
Material
Major: Rhyolite and andesite
Minor: Argillite and “Carolina” slate
In general, more highly silicified rock was used
Technique of Manufacture
Generally same as for Hardaway except all edges carefully reworked
(The Coe Foundation)
North Carolina personal find and photo by kenblueNC
Time period : 10,000 BC - 9,000 BC
Summary Description
Small, broad, thin blade with narrow side-notches and recurved, concave base
Form
Blade is small, broad, thin with a narrow U-shaped notch. Typically had shape of equilateral triangle below notch.
Base is recurvate, concave and ground
Side-notch is narrow, deep and U-shaped
Size: Length = 28 mm - 50 mm (average 35mm), Width = 23 mm - 35 mm (average 25 mm), thickness averages 4 mm.
Distribution
North Carolina
Southern Carolina
Virginia
Age
10,000 – 9,000 BCE
Material
Major: Rhyolite and andesite
Minor: Argillite and “Carolina” slate
In general, more highly silicified rock was used
Technique of Manufacture
Generally same as for Hardaway except all edges carefully reworked
(The Coe Foundation)
North Carolina personal find and photo by kenblueNC