Points included in the San Jose Cluster:
San Jose
San JoseSimilar Clusters:
Bajada Cluster, Escobas Cluster, Rio Grande
Bajada Cluster, Escobas Cluster, Rio Grande
San Jose Cluster
Types Included in San Jose Cluster:San Jose Stemmed
Description of Physical Characteristics:
San Jose Cluster type points are triangular with a blade that is typically heavily resharpened and serrated with serrations being the most diagnostic characteristic of this cluster. The stem ranges from straight to expanding and are highly variable. The base ranges from shallow to deep concavity commonly forming flaring basal auricles or ears.
Manufacturing Comments:
These points are produced using preforms that range from triangular to
These points are produced using preforms that range from triangular to
Changes in the point life span comments:
Technological comments:
The San Jose cluster overlap the age and association of the Bajada Cluster. Late Bajada Cluster points and early San Jose Cluster points share many of the same technological characteristics.
The San Jose cluster overlap the age and association of the Bajada Cluster. Late Bajada Cluster points and early San Jose Cluster points share many of the same technological characteristics.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This cluster is primarily associated with the Arroyo Cuervo region of New Mexico which has the longest occupational sequence.
This cluster is primarily associated with the Arroyo Cuervo region of New Mexico which has the longest occupational sequence.
Age / Periods:
Date: 5,300 - 3,800 B.P.
Cultural Period: Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene
Date: 5,300 - 3,800 B.P.
Cultural Period: Middle Archaic
Glacial Period: Middle Holocene
Age Details:
Chronology:
This point evolved into the Armijo point. The San Jose Phase is followed by the Armijo Phase and was subsequent to the Bajada phase.
This point evolved into the Armijo point. The San Jose Phase is followed by the Armijo Phase and was subsequent to the Bajada phase.
