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 Stemmed
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular stemmed point with a thin elliptical cross section. The blade is broad with straight to slightly excurvate edges. The shoulders are rounded and at a slight upward angle. The stem is long, narrow and straight with a straight to slightly convex base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Length - average 38 mm, Blade Width - incomplete, Thickness - average 4 mm ***Based on small sample size***
Length - average 38 mm, Blade Width - incomplete, Thickness - average 4 mm ***Based on small sample size***
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is found in association with Suchil Chalchihuites cultural regions of Durango and Zacatecas.
This point is found in association with Suchil Chalchihuites cultural regions of Durango and Zacatecas.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1,800 - 1,400 B.P.
Cultural Period: Transitional Archaic to
Preclassic
Glacial Period: Roman Warm to Vandal Minimum
Culture: Suchil Chalchihuites culture
Date: 1,800 - 1,400 B.P.
Cultural Period: Transitional Archaic to
Preclassic
Glacial Period: Roman Warm to Vandal Minimum
Culture: Suchil Chalchihuites culture
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