Projectile point · Late Prehistoric
Scallorn
700–1200 CE, Caddo
The Scallorn point is the earliest common arrowpoint of Texas and the Southern Plains, about 700 to 1,200 CE, marking the arrival of the bow. It is found on Caddo and Austin-phase sites and is often in Edwards chert. It precedes Perdiz.
| Object | Projectile point |
|---|---|
| Dates | 700–1200 CE |
| Period | Late Prehistoric |
| Cultures | Caddo |
| Regions | North America — Great Plains, North America — Southeast |
Diagnostic traits
Small corner-notched arrow point with an expanding stem and straight or convex base; barbs often sharp.
Identification
Scallorn is small and corner-notched with an expanding stem and a straight or convex base, often with sharp barbs and serrations, unlike Perdiz, which has a contracting pointed stem, and Edwards, which has a deeply notched base. Alba has a rectangular stem. Size is under 3 cm.
Reproductions and fakes
Small arrowpoints are reproduced in bulk from flakes; genuine ones show fine pressure flaking with patina. Fakes tend to be thick.
Elsewhere
- Wikidata: Q138717704
Cite this article
Stratum Study. "Scallorn" (Artifact type). Stratum Study pack 2026.09, as of 2026-09-21. https://stratum.black/study/types/scallorn. Accessed 2026-09-21.
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