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CLOVIS POINTS These
Clovis points were found on the Blackwater Draw site. They're all
complete or nearly complete projectile points. The large point in
the center has damage to both ears and the point at top right has
tip damage caused from impact. The three largest points were found
during the excavation of a mammoth by George Agogino at the north
end of the site in about 1964. The widest point on the left was
found in the mammoth's body cavity. A total of 9 Clovis points were
found in the mammoth. Clovis points from Blackwater Draw exhibit a
wide range of sizes. The longest point in this picture measures
approximately 5 1/8 inches (13 cm) long and would measure longer
with restored ears. The smallest Clovis point in this picture
measures about 1 inch (2.5 cm) long. The three longest points are
made of Edwards chert.
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