Possible Orient Fishtail, CT

[ShortLobster]

Found this cool, long & narrow point yesterday. Looking through some sources it seems it might be an Orient Fishtail type. Could also be a different type that has been reworked a few times.

Although the point is weathered, the material appears to be a dark gray chert. You can see the clean material on the chip near the tip on one of the pictures.

Any thoughts appreciated!

 

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[antmike915]

No clue on type, material could be basalt. Nice find 👌

 

[Tdog]

My first thought is where was it found?

Edit: A good online reference...

Orient Fishtail

www.projectilepoints.net

 

[ShortLobster]

My first thought is where was it found?

Edit: A good online reference...

This piece was found in SW Connecticut.

Thanks for the reference, it's helpful.

 

[Tdog]

My bad. I should have picked up on that from your thread title.

 

[MAMucker]

Cool point.
The material may be one of the soft argillites like Lockatong Argillite found in NJ and PA. It’s identified by the severe weathering, which I think is evident on your point.
It could be an Orient Fishtail. I believe the base is neatly tapered and that could be evidence for Orient Fishtail.
Although, the base could be considered somewhat lobed, which is strong evidence for a Lamoka Point.
Both are broadly side-notched and narrow. And, according to A New England Typology of Native American Projectile Points (by Jeff Boudreau), the Orient Fishtail appears to have its roots in Lamoka.

 

[Tdog]

Orient Fishtails tend to be auriculate from the examples I've observed in this link--if you trust projectilepoints.net...

Orient Fishtail

www.projectilepoints.net

 

[ShortLobster]

View attachment 2062701 Cool point.
The material may be one of the soft argillites like Lockatong Argillite found in NJ and PA. It’s identified by the severe weathering, which I think is evident on your point.
It could be an Orient Fishtail. I believe the base is neatly tapered and that could be evidence for Orient Fishtail.
Although, the base could be considered somewhat lobed, which is strong evidence for a Lamoka Point.
Both are broadly side-notched and narrow. And, according to A New England Typology of Native American Projectile Points (by Jeff Boudreau), the Orient Fishtail appears to have its roots in Lamoka.

Very interesting, thanks. I hadn't considered Argillite, but it makes sense. I've found a bunch of other chert pieces nearby and none had this extent of weathering.