Uses for the Friley point?

[Wolfmanjack]

So I find the friley point very interesting.  Was this style meant for small game only or was it also used for deer sized game?  Do the forward facing ears hinder penetration significantly?  If anyone has tried one on any game I would love to hear about he results.  My daughter informed me a couple hours ago that we have two more armadillos in the yard as we speak.  I may be able to test this point out and see how it performs.

[JackCrafty]

I'm surprised no one has answered this one.

There are a few theories on the reasons for the strange forward-facing barbs on the Friley points.  One says that the barbs cause "extra damage" (i.e., bleeding) that makes the animal easier to track. Another says that the barbs are a "cultural thing" and are mainly artistic.  There is also the possibility that there was a belief that points were "supposed" to be made this way and it was a superior design because reasons...

My take on this point is that since these points are so small, it really doesn't matter what shape they are. They will penetrate well all the same. So, why not make them look cool?

[vinemaplebows]

Personally always thought that was a sort of "Judo" point for small game.

[JEB]

Neat looking point although it is not something I would knap to use for deer with those to penetration stoppers on each side.  Would be interesting to know what the Natives used it for.

[Digital Caveman]

Where are they from? Could the prongs hold poison?  It would be a bit of a waste to use it to hold tar and fiber on a fire arrow.
How is it hafted?

[Wolfmanjack]

From my understanding the points are mainly found in Louisiana, just so happens to be my home state.  As far as anything else about the point I have no idea. 

[Digital Caveman]

Was any natural poison ever available there?