Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Noel Justice (Buck Taylor)
Named For: Buck Taylor Springs, Upper Rio de Flag, near Flagstaff, Arizona
Date Identified: 2002
Type Site:
Identified By: Noel Justice (Buck Taylor)
Named For: Buck Taylor Springs, Upper Rio de Flag, near Flagstaff, Arizona
Date Identified: 2002
Type Site:
Point Validity:
Provisional type
Justice is a distinguished archaeologist and Assistant Director and Curator of Collections at Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology at Indiana University. This point was named in his book on points of the Southwest. There are currently few professional references to this type, but that may be due to the limited distribution and number of examples. This is considered a provisional type.
Justice is a distinguished archaeologist and Assistant Director and Curator of Collections at Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology at Indiana University. This point was named in his book on points of the Southwest. There are currently few professional references to this type, but that may be due to the limited distribution and number of examples. This is considered a provisional type.
Buck Taylor Side Notch
AKA: Red Horn (Myers, 1992)(Provisional Type)
Cluster: Pueblo Side Notch Cluster
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small triangular side notch point with a flattened to elliptical cross section. The blade is primarily straight. The blade commonly has multiple notches on both blades. Notches may be a single to multiple notches, but are equal on both blades. Parallel U-shaped notches enter the blade forming horizontal shoulders and an expanded stem. The base is deeply concaved forming a V or U shape. This point is manufactured with pressure flaking forming a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 21 to 35 mm, Stem Length - 7 to 11 mm (average 9 mm), Maximum Width - 14 to 18 mm, Thickness - 2 to 4 mm (***based on small sample size***)
Total Length - 21 to 35 mm, Stem Length - 7 to 11 mm (average 9 mm), Maximum Width - 14 to 18 mm, Thickness - 2 to 4 mm (***based on small sample size***)
Commonly Utilized Material:
Obsidian, petrified wood, basalt, agates and cherts
Obsidian, petrified wood, basalt, agates and cherts
Additional Comments:
Myers is an avocational archaeologist who first name this point (Red Horn), or similar point, in an artifact news letter in 1992. He lacked any real significant data or details to support this as a true type. The name was never used professionally, and was used but only a few collectors. Justice redefined this type providing a clearing definition and supporting data. This point is now considered the Buck Taylor type.
Myers is an avocational archaeologist who first name this point (Red Horn), or similar point, in an artifact news letter in 1992. He lacked any real significant data or details to support this as a true type. The name was never used professionally, and was used but only a few collectors. Justice redefined this type providing a clearing definition and supporting data. This point is now considered the Buck Taylor type.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in northwestern Arizona and into central Arizona. This point is reported from the Grand Canyon to the Flagstaff region and into the Phoenix Basin.
This point is primarily found in northwestern Arizona and into central Arizona. This point is reported from the Grand Canyon to the Flagstaff region and into the Phoenix Basin.
Age / Periods:
Date: 600 - 200 B.P.
Cultural Period:Classic to Historic
Glacial Period: Classic to Historic
Culture: Yavapai Culture
Date: 600 - 200 B.P.
Cultural Period:Classic to Historic
Glacial Period: Classic to Historic
Culture: Yavapai Culture
Age Details:
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Awatovi, Buck Taylor, Citrus Side Notch, Gatlin, Pueblo Side Notch, Point of the Pines, Ridge Ruin Side Notch, Snaketown Side Notch, Walnut Canyon, White Mountain, Yavapai Side Notch
Awatovi, Buck Taylor, Citrus Side Notch, Gatlin, Pueblo Side Notch, Point of the Pines, Ridge Ruin Side Notch, Snaketown Side Notch, Walnut Canyon, White Mountain, Yavapai Side Notch
