Nanticoke Triangular
Date Range: 1450-1500 CE
Dimensions: Nanticoke Triangular points range from 27-53 mm in length, 11-22 mm in width and 3-7 mm in thickness. The majority are between 30 and 45 mm in length.
Shape: The lateral edges are usually convex, but they can vary to straight or concave, while the base is usually concave. Convex bases do occur.
Flake Pattern: Irregular complete bifacial flaking characterizes the majority of these points; however, some examples display total secondary retouch over one face and only edge retouch on the other.
Material: Onondaga chert was the favoured material for their production, but some Kettle Point, Ancaster, and Selkirk specimens have been recorded.
Distribution and Cultural Affiliation:
These triangular points are found from Kent County in the west to east of Toronto and north into Simcoe county
Nanticoke Triangular points were used among prehistoric Neutral and Huron groups. As with the Nanticoke Notched form, most were manufactured by Neutral knappers; however, some appear to have been produced on Southern Division Huron villages.
Notes: This long isosceles triangular form may have continued in vogue to the east slightly longer than among the Neutral to the west. Nanticoke Triangular points are so similar in size and shape to the Nanticoke Notched form that many may have been intended as preforms for the latter.
References: Fox, W.A. – 1981 Nanticoke Triangular Points. KEWA 81-4.