Projectile Points

Folsom

Transitional Paleo · Fluted lanceolate

About the Folsom

Folsom refines the fluting idea Clovis introduced: the channel runs nearly the full length of the blade, leaving a thin, delicately worked point with a concave eared base. Beside a Clovis, the difference is in how far the flute travels — this lesson teaches you to see it.

Identification key
Long Flute + Lanceolate + Concave Eared Base
Period
Transitional Paleo
Track
Projectile Points

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