Lamoka

This content was prepared by Sarah Henry, Rowan University Class of 2021

What is Lamoka?

  • Lamoka points are made from a variety of materials such as flint, chert, jasper, and quartzite and they dating from 5,500 to 3,500 B.C.

  • These points are longer than they are wide. On average, they are 1 ½ inches long, but can be anywhere between 2 ½ inches to less then an inch.

  • The stem of the points are thick and narrow, with them being either straight or having a slight notch on each slide. The most common stem is straight. On the point, there is random flaking on it.

Measurements

Length - x

Stem Length - x

Blade Width - x

Stem Width - x

Neck Width - x

Thickness - x

Location of Lamoka Points

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  • The Lakoma Projectile Point is located in Northeastern North America.

  • There is a concentration of them found in New York and Pennsylvania, but these types of points can be found as far west as the Ohio River Basin and as far north as Ontario, Canada.


Examples of Lamoka Points

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Examples of Lamoka Points

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