Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Alan Phelps
Named For:
Date Identified: 199
Type Site:
Identified By: Alan Phelps
Named For:
Date Identified: 199
Type Site:
Point Validity:
Cultural type
Phelps has published many books regarding archeology of the Trans Pecos regions and is a member of the El Paso Archaeological Society and has serves as a member of the KHP Archeology Advisory Team. This point has been published in a professional publication (The Artifact: Volumes 35-39 1999) and is considered a cultural type.
Phelps has published many books regarding archeology of the Trans Pecos regions and is a member of the El Paso Archaeological Society and has serves as a member of the KHP Archeology Advisory Team. This point has been published in a professional publication (The Artifact: Volumes 35-39 1999) and is considered a cultural type.
Aguaje Triangle
(Cultural Type)Cluster: Late Southern Triangle Cluster
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a narrow small isosceles triangular point with a thin elliptical cross section. The blade is primarily straight, but may range to slightly incurvate or slightly excurvate. The base is usually concave, but may vary to straight. The basal corners are generally sharp. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 12 to 41 mm, Basal Width - 7 to 13 mm
Total Length - 12 to 41 mm, Basal Width - 7 to 13 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is most commonly found in northwestern Chihuahua Mexico and into the Trans Pecos region of Texas and into southern New Mexico.
This point is most commonly found in northwestern Chihuahua Mexico and into the Trans Pecos region of Texas and into southern New Mexico.
Age / Periods:
Date: 750 - 450 B.P.
Cultural Period: Developmental
Glacial Period: Little Ice Age
Culture: Aguaje culture
Date: 750 - 450 B.P.
Cultural Period: Developmental
Glacial Period: Little Ice Age
Culture: Aguaje culture
Age Details:
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Bull Creek, Canalino, Cohonina, Cottonwood, Price Ranch, Sobaipuri
Bull Creek, Canalino, Cohonina, Cottonwood, Price Ranch, Sobaipuri
