Quart Point?

[Wildcat1750]

It’s been a long time since I’ve posted ‘down this way’. I wish I had more things to show. The other day a really great hunt ( http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/519930-big-silver-pocket-watch-ih-cent-more.html )was initially inspired finding these goodies on the surface:

Numerous shell fragments, a clear quartz flake, and then this larger quartz piece that looks like it was fashioned to be a point. Is it anything or just a good looking fragment?

If it can be identified I’d love to know more about it. I live and hunt in Western Connectictut.

Thanks for looking!
Nick

 

[Charl]

Judging by the size and shape, it's a Late Woodland triangle. Ritchie's NY typology is valid for New England as well as NY.
Given the small size and shape, it might best be seen as a Madison, although some Levanna points have straight bases as well. Small triangular points were in use at the time of European contact, so they are among the last of the stone projectile points in use here. Here's the entry for Madison. You can view Levanna points at this link as well. About 20% of Levannas have straight bases, but they are usually larger then your point.

New York State Museum - Projectile Point Type Collection

New York State Museum - Projectile Point Type Collection

 

[Wildcat1750]

Judging by the size and shape, it's a Late Woodland triangle. Ritchie's NY typology is valid for New England as well as NY.
Given the small size and shape, it might best be seen as a Madison, although some Levanna points have straight bases as well. Small triangular points were in use at the time of European contact, so they are among the last of the stone projectile points in use here. Here's the entry for Madison. You can view Levanna points at this link as well. About 20% of Levannas have straight bases, but they are usually larger then your point.

New York State Museum - Projectile Point Type Collection

New York State Museum - Projectile Point Type Collection

Thanks so much for your rapid and informative reply, Charl! I appreciate your help!

 

[rock]

Good finds