DESCRIPTION

Large triangular dart points with slightly convex to distinctly concave base. Notches intruding from the corners produce a base that is markedly narrower than the blade.

Elko Corner-notch A
Weston Canyon Rockshelter
Elko Corner-notch B
Weston Canyon Rockshelter
Elko Corner-notch C
Weston Canyon Rockshelter
Elko Corner-notch D
Veratic Rockshelter
Elko Corner-notch E
Veratic Rockshelter
Elko Corner-notch F
Veratic Rockshelter
Elko Corner-notch G
Bison Rockshelter
Elko Corner-notch H
Bison Rockshelter
Elko Corner-notch I
Bison Rockshelter

OTHER NAMES

  • Elko Eared (Basin)
  • Pelican Lake
  • Besant (Plains)
  • Columbia Corner-notch
  • Snake River Corner-notch (Plateau)

AGE

6400 BC – AD 800 (7500 – 1200 C14 BP)

Drawing of Elko Corner-notch A
Wahmuza on the Fort Hall Reservation, Idaho (Holmer 1986)
Drawing of Elko Corner-notch B
Wahmuza on the Fort Hall Reservation, Idaho (Holmer 1986)
Drawing of Elko Corner-notch C
Wahmuza on the Fort Hall Reservation, Idaho (Holmer 1986)
Drawing of Elko Corner-notch D
Wahmuza on the Fort Hall Reservation, Idaho (Holmer 1986)
Drawing of Elko Corner-notch E
Wahmuza on the Fort Hall Reservation, Idaho (Holmer 1986)
Drawing of Elko Corner-notch F
Wahmuza on the Fort Hall Reservation, Idaho (Holmer 1986)
Drawing of Elko Corner-notch G
Wahmuza on the Fort Hall Reservation, Idaho (Holmer 1986)
Drawing of Elko Corner-notch H
Wahmuza on the Fort Hall Reservation, Idaho (Holmer 1986)
Drawing of Elko Corner-notch I
Wahmuza on the Fort Hall Reservation, Idaho (Holmer 1986)

Measurement Range (N=36)

  • Base Width = 4.9 – 13.5 mm
  • Shoulder Angle = 90.3 – 142.4º
  • Blade/Base = 1.13 – 2.70
  • Neck/Blade = 0.30 – 0.95
  • Neck/Base = 0.65 – 1.80
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Informatics Research Institute