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Hopewell Points

Edges of blade portion generally straight, sometimes convex

Barbs prominent

Base corner-notched; basal edge generally convex or fan shaped

Grinding on basal edge slight or absent altogether

Often made of high-quality Flint Ridge flint

Size: 2½ to 8 inches long

Middle Woodland/Hopewell: ca. 100BC - AD 500

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