Projectile point · Mississippian
Nodena
1400–1700 CE, Mississippian
The Nodena point is a small willow-leaf arrowpoint of the late Mississippian central Mississippi Valley, about 1,400 to 1,700 CE, named after the Nodena site in Arkansas. It is associated with the head-pot cultures of the Arkansas and Missouri lowlands. Two varieties, banks and russell, are recognised.
| Object | Projectile point |
|---|---|
| Dates | 1400–1700 CE |
| Period | Mississippian |
| Cultures | Mississippian |
| Regions | North America — Southeast |
Diagnostic traits
Small, thin, elliptical or willow-leaf arrow point with a pointed or rounded base.
Identification
Nodena is a thin elliptical or willow-leaf point with a pointed or rounded base and no notches or stem, unlike Madison, which is triangular with a flat base. Size is small. Edges are convex.
Reproductions and fakes
Easy to make and occasionally reproduced; genuine pieces show patina and slight asymmetry. Low value limits fakery.
Elsewhere
- Wikidata: Q4327024
- Wikipedia: Nodena Site
Cite this article
Stratum Strata. "Nodena" (Artifact type). Stratum Strata pack 2026.09, as of 2026-09-21. https://stratum.black/strata/types/nodena. Accessed 2026-09-21.
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