Fort Ancient Shouldered Blades

Fast facts

  • Pentagonal shape with lower, parallel blade edges representing the area to which a handle was attached
  • Pentagonal shape may be exaggerated by resharpening of upper portion of the blade
  • Base generally straight
  • Size: 2 to 5 inches long
  • Fort Ancient: ca. AD 900-1500
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    Fort Ancient Shouldered Blades

    Artifact Type

    Blades