Projectile point · Middle Archaic
Godar
4000–2000 BCE, Archaic (Eastern)
Godar was named by Perino in 1963 from the Godar site in Calhoun County, Illinois, and is a Middle to early Late Archaic side-notched type of the lower Illinois and central Mississippi valleys, made almost entirely on Burlington chert. It belongs with Hemphill and Osceola in the large side-notched cluster of the region.
| Object | Projectile point |
|---|---|
| Dates | 4000–2000 BCE |
| Period | Middle Archaic |
| Cultures | Archaic (Eastern) |
| Regions | North America — Eastern Woodlands |
Diagnostic traits
Broad side-notched point with shallow, wide notches, a straight ground base, and a wide triangular blade that is thin relative to its width.
Identification
Godar's notches are shallower and its blade broader than Raddatz; Hemphill has deeper, narrower notches and a slightly concave base; Osceola is far longer. Big Sandy is earlier and smaller with heavier grinding.
Reproductions and fakes
Burlington reproductions are common in Illinois; genuine Godars have an ivory patina and ground bases.
Cite this article
Stratum Study. "Godar" (Artifact type). Stratum Study pack 2026.09, as of 2026-09-21. https://stratum.black/study/types/godar. Accessed 2026-09-21.
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