Clovis Short Core

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There were several core formats that Paleo folk used -- not just the conical, ice cream cone one.* This square-ish, blocky type seems commoner in the Kentucky-Ohio-Indiana area (or this impression just reflects being more familiar with it ?) It was found by a friend in Coshocton County, Ohio on a site that produced only fluted points, tools and artifacts (like this one) showing the reduction sequences they used. The "wrap-around" removal @ right is especially neat, IMO. Blue Coshocton Chert.



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Some of the core types represented in the assemblage are bi-directional block cores, polyhedral blade cores, conical unidirectional blade cores, spherical cores with random flake removals, spherical blade cores and biface cores.

THE ADAMS SITE: A PALEOINDIAN MANUFACTURING AND HABITATION SITE IN CHRISTIAN COUNTY, KENTUCKY
By Thomas N. Sanders
Kentucky Heritage Council
Frankfort, Kentucky

 

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An example of one of the final removals from such a core, with edges heavily retouched for use as a knife. Blades were not running off exactly as planned, but close enough for government work. Ft. Payne Chert, Kentucky. About the same size as the core above.