Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Neil Judd
Named For:
Date Identified: 1954
Type Site: Pueblo Bonito in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico
Identified By: Neil Judd
Named For:
Date Identified: 1954
Type Site: Pueblo Bonito in Chaco Canyon, New Mexico
Point Validity:
Valid type
Judd was a distinguished anthropologist who was a pioneer in southwestern archaeology including sites such as Chaco Canyon. He was the curator of archaeology at the United States National Museum, part of the Smithsonian Institution. He named this point in his book on the excavations at Pueblo Bonito and this point has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Judd was a distinguished anthropologist who was a pioneer in southwestern archaeology including sites such as Chaco Canyon. He was the curator of archaeology at the United States National Museum, part of the Smithsonian Institution. He named this point in his book on the excavations at Pueblo Bonito and this point has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Bonito Notched
Cluster: Chaco Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small triangular side notch point with an elliptical to flattened cross section. The blade is primarily excurvate. Occasionally, some examples have had one or more notches on one blade just above the shoulders. Parallel notches are U-shaped and may enter the blade at a horizontal or diagonal angle. The shoulders are primarily horizontal, but may be at a slight upward angle. The stem is expanded. The base is most commonly convex, but some examples have a straight base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 19 to 45 mm (average 21 to 26 mm), Stem Length - 5 to 7 mm, Blade Width - 8 to 14 mm (average 11 to 13 mm), Neck Width - 4 to 7 mm, Stem Width - 8 to 15 mm, Thickness - 2 to 4 mm
Total Length - 19 to 45 mm (average 21 to 26 mm), Stem Length - 5 to 7 mm, Blade Width - 8 to 14 mm (average 11 to 13 mm), Neck Width - 4 to 7 mm, Stem Width - 8 to 15 mm, Thickness - 2 to 4 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Justice (2002) suggest that this type was a direct evolution of the Chaco Corner Notch type. Though these points are slightly newer than the Chaco points, they were used simultaneously for a period of time at Pueblo Bonito. Both types were found on arrows in the same quiver and in caches together. These points represent a change in the Chaco type point changing from a wider preform to a narrower preform and a change of notch placement from the corners to higher on the blade of the preform.
Justice (2002) suggest that this type was a direct evolution of the Chaco Corner Notch type. Though these points are slightly newer than the Chaco points, they were used simultaneously for a period of time at Pueblo Bonito. Both types were found on arrows in the same quiver and in caches together. These points represent a change in the Chaco type point changing from a wider preform to a narrower preform and a change of notch placement from the corners to higher on the blade of the preform.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in the Chaco Canyon region. These points are found in areas associated with the Mogollon and Mimbres areas. These points may be fund into the lower Rio Grande area with decreased frequency. These points may be found into the Dolores River Valley and into the Salt River and Gila River Valley.
This point is primarily found in the Chaco Canyon region. These points are found in areas associated with the Mogollon and Mimbres areas. These points may be fund into the lower Rio Grande area with decreased frequency. These points may be found into the Dolores River Valley and into the Salt River and Gila River Valley.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1.000 - 800 B.P.
Cultural Period: Developmental
(Pueblo II and III)
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm
Culture: Pueblo Culture
Date: 1.000 - 800 B.P.
Cultural Period: Developmental
(Pueblo II and III)
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm
Culture: Pueblo Culture
Age Details:
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Chaco
Chaco
