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
Point Validity:
Valid type
Cook was an influential anthropologist for the Instituto Nacoinal de Antropologia e Historia. He conducted extensive research in the Basin of Mexico. This type was defined in his research at Cueva de la Nopalera.
Bella Vista Basal Notch
Cluster:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a large triangular basal notch point with a thin elliptical cross section. The blade is slightly excurvate and commonly has a "needle like" tip. Notches enter from the base of the preform forming a sharp barbed shoulder that extends to the base of the point. The stem is slightly expanding with a base that varies from almost straight to convex. This point commonly has a high quality workmanship and a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Length - 57 to 96 mm, Stem Length - 8 to 11 mm, Blade Width - 30 to 46 mm, Basal Stem Width - 17 to 22 mm, Neck Width - 13 to 19 mm, Thickness - 6 to 9 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
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.
Age / Periods:
Date: 2,000 - 1650 d.n.e. (b.c.e.)
Cultural Period: Primer Period
Glacial Period: Roman Warm
Culture:
Age Details:
These points were associated with Level 4 (Primer Period) at Cueva de la Nopalera, Michoacán
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points: