Projectile point · Middle Archaic
Eva
6000–4000 BCE, Archaic (Eastern)
The Eva point is a Middle Archaic basal-notched point of the Tennessee valley and Southeast, about 6,000 to 4,000 BCE, named after the Eva site in Tennessee. Its long barbs and short stem give it a distinctive outline. Most are in Fort Payne or Dover chert.
| Object | Projectile point |
|---|---|
| Dates | 6000–4000 BCE |
| Period | Middle Archaic |
| Cultures | Archaic (Eastern) |
| Regions | North America — Southeast |
Diagnostic traits
Broad triangular blade with basal notches forming long barbs; short, straight stem.
Identification
Eva has basal notches that leave long, straight barbs reaching almost to the base of a short straight stem, unlike Andice or Calf Creek with their rectangular stems and delicate barbs, and unlike Kirk with corner notches. Blade is broad and triangular. Morrow Mountain lacks barbs.
Reproductions and fakes
Basal-notched points with long barbs are attractive to reproducers because intact barbs are rare on genuine pieces. A complete example with sharp, unbroken barbs and fresh scars is suspect.
Cite this article
Stratum Strata. "Eva" (Artifact type). Stratum Strata pack 2026.09, as of 2026-09-21. https://stratum.black/strata/types/eva. Accessed 2026-09-21.
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