ABSTRACT

This study presents the results of an experimental assessment of Clovis projectile durability, or the ability of Clovis point forms and their hafts to withstand impact damage. This work is the second contribution in a series of experimental studies aimed at shedding light on the functional performance of distinct Clovis point forms. For this experiment we fired seven replica Clovis point forms, representing the average and extremes of observed Clovis form, into wood boards until damaged. The resulting damage to the point, haft lashings, and shaft were recorded on each of the 203 specimens. Statistical comparison of the damage indicated differences among the point forms in the amount of damage to the points, haft lashings, and shafts. We show that these results indicate a broad inverse relationship with penetration capability, suggesting a functional trade-off that may have influenced Paleoindian point design.

摘要

本研究展示了克洛维斯弹丸耐久性的实验评估结果，或克洛维斯点形式及其杆部承受冲击损伤的能力。这项工作是旨在阐明不同克洛维斯点形式的功能性能的一系列实验研究中的第二项贡献。在这个实验中，我们将代表观察到的克洛维斯形态的平均值和极端值的七个复制克洛维斯点形态发射到木板上直到损坏。对 203 个样本中的每一个都记录了对点、绑扎和轴造成的损坏。损坏的统计比较表明，在对点、轴绑扎和轴的损坏量方面，点形式之间存在差异。我们表明，这些结果表明与渗透能力存在广泛的反比关系，