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 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.
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
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.
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:
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
These points were associated with Level 4 (Primer Period) at Cueva de la Nopalera, Michoacán
Similar Points:
Bulverde - Nopalera, Castroville, Marcos, Nopalera, Shincola, Tecolate I, Tepeapulco, Xihuingo
Bulverde - Nopalera, Castroville, Marcos, Nopalera, Shincola, Tecolate I, Tepeapulco, Xihuingo
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
