Manker points are usually less refined, with roughly flaked blades that are thicker than Snyders. Blade and basal edges are convex, although bases may be straight especially on Manker Points. Notches are broad and oval in shape, at a 45 degree inclination or less. Shoulders have blunt barbs. Basal grinding is absent.
Stems are short and only half as wide as the shoulders.
A major difference between these two point types is that Snyders generally have large corner notches and Mankers tend to be more stemmed or open notched. These are usually made of southern flints such as the whitish Burlington Chert. MVAC Educational Programs are supported in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities . This project was supported, in part, by the National Science Foundation . Opinions expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Foundation.