Abstract

A detailed analysis of a late Paleo-Indian point type (hi-lo) from the lower Great Lakes area is summarized. Emphasis is placed on the explanation of formal variability within this point form in terms of artifact life histories. The analysis includes: 1) a discussion of two variant manufacturing techniques for hi-lo points; 2) the delineation of the 'original' morphology of the point type prior to resharpening; and 3) by examining how resharpening and breakage in use effects the form of finished points, the presentation of a complex flow model involving several outputs at which hi-lo points can be discarded or lost.