In Discussing Temporal Types, the Text Mentioned Cottonwood Triangular Projectile

question 22

Multiple Choice

In discussing temporal types, the text mentioned Cottonwood Triangular projectile points, which are essentially un- notched Desert Side-notched points. Why were Cottonwood Triangular points left un-notched?

• A) They were "war arrows," left un-notched so that they would remain in a body even after the shaft was pulled out.
• B) They were unfinished, intended to be later notched.
• C) They were made by novices or children who were not adept at notching points.
• D) None or any of the above; we do not know for certain why they were left un-notched.

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