Holcombe
Date Range: 9900-9700 BCE
Dimensions: Holcombe points range from 34-68 mm in length 16-30 mm in width, and 3-7 mm in thickness.
Shape: Holcombe points have lanceolate blades with maximum width at or above mid-point. The bases have shallow (< 4.5 mm) concavities, and lack fishtails. Cross sections are lenticular.
Flake Pattern: Surface flaking consists of a shallow, narrow, parallel to collateral, unpatterned retouch which does not consistently terminate at the mid-line. A short, abrupt, unifacial retouch is applied to shape the basal concavity and, often, to round the basal corners. Bases are thinned by short, often multiple, flake removals. Holcombe points are not fluted. Lateral basal edges and basal concavities are lightly ground.
Material: Holcombe points are known to have been made from Bayport, Tenmile Creek, Onondaga, Upper Mercer, Fossil Hill, and Kettle Point cherts.
Distribution and Cultural Affiliation: These points occur in southern Ontario and Michigan, northern Ohio and north-western Pennsylvania.
Notes: Unlike Crowfield points, Holcombe points are unfluted, never exhibit a shoulder on one lateral edge, and are narrower and more elongated in appearance with smoothly convex lateral edges.
References: Ellis, C. – 1987 Holcombe Points. KEWA 87-7