Projectile point · Late Prehistoric
Harrell
1000–1500 CE, Plains Village
Harrell is a Plains Village arrow point of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and New Mexico, named for the Harrell site in Young County, Texas, and dated to about 1000–1500 CE. It was often made from Alibates agatized dolomite and Edwards chert and is common on Antelope Creek and Washita River phase sites. It is among the most recognizable Southern Plains arrow points.
| Object | Projectile point |
|---|---|
| Dates | 1000–1500 CE |
| Period | Late Prehistoric |
| Cultures | Plains Village |
| Regions | North America — Great Plains |
Diagnostic traits
Small, thin triangular arrow point with a pair of side notches and a single central basal notch, and a straight or slightly concave base.
Identification
The basal notch separates Harrell from Washita and Reed; Huffaker has two side notches on each edge but usually no basal notch. Garza and Lott have a basal notch but no side notches. Cahokia Side Notched of the Mississippi Valley is larger and more finely made.
Reproductions and fakes
Small notched fakes are common in glossy chert; genuine pieces show worn notch edges and dull surfaces.
Cite this article
Stratum Strata. "Harrell" (Artifact type). Stratum Strata pack 2026.09, as of 2026-09-21. https://stratum.black/strata/types/harrell. Accessed 2026-09-21.
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