Authentic Gary Contracting Stem Point – Woodland Period – Phillips Co., AR

Description

Description: A beautiful, nearly complete example of a Gary projectile point, dating to the Woodland period. This piece was recovered from private property in Phillips County, Arkansas. It is crafted from a high-quality tan Crowley’s Ridge Chert with subtle iron-oxide “freckling” that adds wonderful character to the stone.This point features the classic contracting stem and rounded base that defines the Gary type. The blade shows evidence of prehistoric re-sharpening, resulting in a robust, thick cross-section and a slightly asymmetrical profile. It is an excellent representative piece of the transition from late Archaic into the Woodland era in the Mississippi River Valley. Type: Gary (Contracting Stem) Origin: Phillips County, Arkansas (Private Land) Material: Crowley’s Ridge Chert Age: Woodland Period (c. 1000 BC – AD 500) Condition: Nearly complete; minor prehistoric use-wear to one shoulder.