Projectile point · Late Prehistoric
Reed
900–1400 CE, Caddo, Plains Village
Reed is a Late Prehistoric side-notched arrow point of eastern Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas and Missouri, named for the Reed site in the Grand River drainage of Oklahoma and dated to about 900–1400 CE. It is abundant at Spiro and on Arkansas River Caddo and Plains Village sites. It is a common, inexpensive type.
| Object | Projectile point |
|---|---|
| Dates | 900–1400 CE |
| Period | Late Prehistoric |
| Cultures | Caddo, Plains Village |
| Regions | North America — Great Plains, North America — Southeast |
Diagnostic traits
Small, thin triangular arrow point with a pair of side notches set low on the blade and a straight to slightly convex base.
Identification
Reed has a straight base without a basal notch, which separates it from Harrell and Washita of the same period; Huffaker has two pairs of side notches. Morris is serrated with a basal notch.
Reproductions and fakes
Rarely faked owing to low value.
Elsewhere
- Wikidata: Q2734060
- Wikipedia: reed
Cite this article
Stratum Strata. "Reed" (Artifact type). Stratum Strata pack 2026.09, as of 2026-09-21. https://stratum.black/strata/types/reed. Accessed 2026-09-21.
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