The Dovetail points while rare in this area are well known by collectors. These much sought after points were named for the (dovetail) shape of their base by collectors and were previously divided into the Plevna (the resharpened beveled form) and Dovetail unbeveled first stage form. In reality they are the same type. These points were later renamed as St. Charles for the site from which they were first described in archeological investigations.
KEY FEATURES: Thin elliptical blades with corner notching, heavy basal grinding is common as is distinct large percussion flaking, and serrations. Resharpening results in beveling of the blade edge on opposite sides.Variations in the base are many as follows:
Eared -base: The base is bifuricted and flared to produce distinct ears.
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Rounded Base: Rocker style rounded base .
Squared Base: Distinct sharp three sided base
Button Base: The base is small and rounded
SIMILAR TYPES: Kirk Corner Notched, Lost Lake, Decatur, Beacon Island
