Point ID

Adena Points

Adena, Adena Blade, Adena-Narrow Stem, Adena-Robbins, Adena Vanishing Stem

Late Archaic to Woodland (3000-1800) B.P.

The Adena Complex of points are another well represented group in this area, (5%) according to my records .  The true Adena point is the one I find the most frequently with the Adena-Robbins second,  the other variation are less common in this area. These graceful points with their flowing curves represent a time in Tennessee history that is associated with a steady and stable culture.

Characteristics:

SIZE :  These are medium to Large points measuring about 1,1/2" to 5", with most being around 2".

KEY FEATURES:

Adena:  Triangular blade, with a rounded beaver tail shaped stem. bases can be ground, and edge work on some is finely serrated.

Variants:

Blade: Ovate with no noticeable stem,

Narrow Stemmed: Stem is narrow and rounded, other features same as regular Adena

Robbins:The Stem is large and is parallel sided and less rounded, other features same as regular Adena.

Vanishing Stem: The stem is narrow, short, and  is rounded, other features same as regular Adena.

THICKNESS:  Thin  to Medium

SIMILAR TYPES: Little Bear Creek, Bakers Creek,  Mud Creek, Waubessa, Turkeytail

FLAKING:  Archaic, to random woodland, many with fine edge work.