Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Michael W. Spence
Named For:
Date Identified: 1971
Type Site:
Identified By: Michael W. Spence
Named For:
Date Identified: 1971
Type Site:
Point Validity:
Valid type
Michael Spence is a distinguished anthropologist who retired Professor Emeritus from the Department of Anthropology, University of Western Ontario. He conducted extensive research in Mexico and Ontario. This type was identified in his publication on cultures of Mexico.
Michael Spence is a distinguished anthropologist who retired Professor Emeritus from the Department of Anthropology, University of Western Ontario. He conducted extensive research in Mexico and Ontario. This type was identified in his publication on cultures of Mexico.
Atotonilco Corner Notch
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small to medium triangular corner notch point with a thin elliptical cross section. The blade is broad with excurvate edges. The blade may range from short and stubby to long. Notches enter the corners of the preform and may range from shallow to deep. Shoulders vary from very slightly barbed to horizontal. The stem is short, broad and expanding with a straight to slightly convex. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Length - 19 to 36 mm (average 25 mm), Blade Width - 15 to 27 mm (average 21 mm), Thickness - 2 to 6 mm (average 4 mm)
Length - 19 to 36 mm (average 25 mm), Blade Width - 15 to 27 mm (average 21 mm), Thickness - 2 to 6 mm (average 4 mm)
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
These point are primarily found in Loma, Guadiana Chalchihuites, and Suchil Chalchihuites cultural regions of Chihuahua, Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Jalisco, and Aguascalientes Mexico.
These point are primarily found in Loma, Guadiana Chalchihuites, and Suchil Chalchihuites cultural regions of Chihuahua, Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Jalisco, and Aguascalientes Mexico.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1,800 - 1,400 B.P.
Cultural Period: Transitional Archaic to
Preclassic
Glacial Period: Roman Warm to Vandal Minimum
Culture: Loma, Guadiana and Suchil Chalchihuites culture
Date: 1,800 - 1,400 B.P.
Cultural Period: Transitional Archaic to
Preclassic
Glacial Period: Roman Warm to Vandal Minimum
Culture: Loma, Guadiana and Suchil Chalchihuites culture
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