Projectile point · Late Prehistoric

Perdiz

1200–1700 CE, Caddo

The Perdiz point is the classic Late Prehistoric arrowpoint of Texas and the Caddo area, about 1,200 to 1,700 CE, associated with the Toyah phase and bison hunting. It was often made on flakes with one flat face. It is among the most recognisable Texas types.

ObjectProjectile point
Dates1200–1700 CE
PeriodLate Prehistoric
CulturesCaddo
RegionsNorth America — Great Plains, North America — Southeast

Diagnostic traits

Small arrow point with a contracting, pointed stem and long, sharp barbs; frequently made on flakes.

Identification

Perdiz has a contracting, pointed stem and long, sharp barbs, unlike Scallorn, which has an expanding stem, and Cliffton, which is a crude unifacial version. Many are unifacial. Size is under 3 cm.

Reproductions and fakes

Reproduced from flakes but seldom convincingly aged; genuine pieces have intact fine barbs only rarely. Restoration of barbs is the main deception.

Elsewhere

Cite this article

Stratum Strata. "Perdiz" (Artifact type). Stratum Strata pack 2026.09, as of 2026-09-21. https://stratum.black/strata/types/perdiz. Accessed 2026-09-21.

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