Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Walter W. Taylor
Named For:
Date Identified: 1966
Type Site:
Identified By: Walter W. Taylor
Named For:
Date Identified: 1966
Type Site:
Point Validity: Valid type
Named by a renowned anthropologist who did extensive work in Coahuila Mexico. This type has been referred to in many professional publications. This is a valid type.
Acitita Contracting Stem
AKA: Cedral (Mexico)Cluster:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a broad medium to large (1.5 to 2.75 inches) triangular stemmed point with a flattened cross section. Infrequently the point may have an elliptical cross section. The blade varies from straight to incurvate or recurvate, curving in at the tip and flaring out at the shoulder. Many examples have alternating beveling or less commonly, serrated blade. The shoulders are commonly asymmetrical and may range from slightly barbed to having a slightly upward angle. The stem ranges from straight to slightly expanding. The base varies from straight to slightly convex and is commonly thinned. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 31 to 91 mm (average 35 to 45 mm), Stem Length - 10 to 20 mm (average 12 to 16 mm), Blade Width - 19 to 45 (average 22 to 32 mm), Stem Width at Shoulders - 9 to 22 mm .
Total Length - 31 to 91 mm (average 35 to 45 mm), Stem Length - 10 to 20 mm (average 12 to 16 mm), Blade Width - 19 to 45 (average 22 to 32 mm), Stem Width at Shoulders - 9 to 22 mm .
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
This point has been called the Cedral point in Mexico after the region it was commonly found.
This point has been called the Cedral point in Mexico after the region it was commonly found.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in Mexico and into the Trans Pecos region of Texas and into southern New Mexico.
This point is primarily found in Mexico and into the Trans Pecos region of Texas and into southern New Mexico.
Age / Periods:
Date: 3,000 -2,600 B.P.
Cultural Period: Transitional Archaic
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture:
Date: 3,000 -2,600 B.P.
Cultural Period: Transitional Archaic
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
Culture:
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Axolotl, Augustin, Coxtanlan, Encino Type II, Gobernadora, Gypsum Cave, Manzano, San Isidro, San Martin, Tilapa, Trinidad, Ventana Amagosa
Axolotl, Augustin, Coxtanlan, Encino Type II, Gobernadora, Gypsum Cave, Manzano, San Isidro, San Martin, Tilapa, Trinidad, Ventana Amagosa
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