Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Angel Garcia Cook
Named For:
Date Identified: 1967
Type Site: Cueva de la Nopalera, Hidalgo
Identified By: Angel Garcia Cook
Named For:
Date Identified: 1967
Type Site: Cueva de la Nopalera, Hidalgo
Point Validity:
Valid type
Cook was an influential anthropologist for the Institute Nacoinal de Anthropologist e Historia. He conducted extensive research in the Basin of Mexico. This type was defined in his research at Cueva de la Nopalera.
Cook was an influential anthropologist for the Institute Nacoinal de Anthropologist e Historia. He conducted extensive research in the Basin of Mexico. This type was defined in his research at Cueva de la Nopalera.
Axolotl Stemmed
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium to large triangular contracting stem point with a thick elliptical cross section. The blade ranges from most commonly straight to slightly excurvate. The shoulders are barbed with a long (typically 1/3 the total length of the point) contracting stem and convex base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Length - 55 to 85 mm, Stem Length - 12 to 17 mm, Blade Width - 32 to 47 mm, Stem Width - 8 to 13 mm, Thickness - 8 to 11 mm
Length - 55 to 85 mm, Stem Length - 12 to 17 mm, Blade Width - 32 to 47 mm, Stem Width - 8 to 13 mm, Thickness - 8 to 11 mm
Additional Comments:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This type is reported in This type has been reported at Cueva de la Nopalera, Hidalgo, Mexico. These points are thought to be found throughout the Valley of Mexico.
This type is reported in This type has been reported at Cueva de la Nopalera, Hidalgo, Mexico. These points are thought to be found throughout the Valley of Mexico.
Age / Periods:
Date:1,700 - 800 B.P.
Cultural Period: Developmental
Glacial Period: Roman to Medieval Warm
Culture: Primer, Segundo, Tercer Period
Date:1,700 - 800 B.P.
Cultural Period: Developmental
Glacial Period: Roman to Medieval Warm
Culture: Primer, Segundo, Tercer Period
Age Details:
These points were associated with the upper level 4 with primary usage in level 3 and decreased frequency in the lower level 2 at Cueva de la Nopalera.
These points were associated with the upper level 4 with primary usage in level 3 and decreased frequency in the lower level 2 at Cueva de la Nopalera.
Similar Points:
Acatita, Ahumada, Arledge, Coxtanlan, Encino Type II, Langtry, San Isidro, San Martin, Shincola, Shumla, Tilapa, Tecolate Type II, Ventana Amagosa
Acatita, Ahumada, Arledge, Coxtanlan, Encino Type II, Langtry, San Isidro, San Martin, Shincola, Shumla, Tilapa, Tecolate Type II, Ventana Amagosa
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