Oxbow complex

The Oxbow Complex is a Late Archaic period complex situated in the Northern Great plains[1] that lasted from about 5200 to 3800 BP.[2] Their points are concave, and are designed for atlatls. They hunted bison, elk, geese, and bear.[1] The complex was defined by archaeologists Boyd Wettlaufer and William Mayer-Oakes in 1960. The Oxbow complex is connected to the Gowen complex, which is believed to have existed between 6100 and 5200 BP.[2]

Tools

The Oxbow projectile point is distinguished by its concave base, rounded "ears", and side notching. These points were attached to atlatls and resharpened. Fire-cracked rocks are commonly found in Oxbow sites; it is believed these rocks were used for boiling water.[1]

Further reading

References
  1. "Oxbow complex". University of Manitoba. Retrieved 28 June 2021.
  2. Cole, Erika (November 2015). "The Cory Site (FaNq-75) and the Mummy Cave/Oxbow Transition on the Northern Plains" (PDF). {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)


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