This is a medium to large lanceolate with a thin elliptical cross section. The blade is excurvate with the tip curving in, becoming almost parallel at about the mid-section, and curving back in towards the base. Some examples curve back in on the bottom one third of the point and have a weak shoulder and contracting stem appearance. The base ranges from straight to slightly concave. Fluting and basal thinning are absent, and light hafting region grinding is present on this type.
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This point is most commonly found in the upper Ohio River basin, but may have the same distribution as the related and similar Stringtown point.
Prufer was an anthropologist and professor at Kent University, Ohio. He was dedicated to the study of archaeology of Ohio. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. Professional references include both names; McConnell Lanceolate and Ohio Lanceolate. This is considered a valid type.
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