Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Jesse Jennings and Dorothy Sammons-Lohse
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1981
Type Site: Bull Creek, Utah
Comment: This type was first described by Richard Holmer and Dennis Weder in 1980. This point was named by Jennings and Sammons-Lohse in the paper "Bull Creek" (1981) University of Utah Anthropological Papers, 105 Pg. 111-136
Identified By: Jesse Jennings and Dorothy Sammons-Lohse
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1981
Type Site: Bull Creek, Utah
Comment: This type was first described by Richard Holmer and Dennis Weder in 1980. This point was named by Jennings and Sammons-Lohse in the paper "Bull Creek" (1981) University of Utah Anthropological Papers, 105 Pg. 111-136
Point Validity:
Valid type
Jennings was a renowned anthropologist and professor at the University of Utah. He was considered a foremost expert on Great Basin anthropology. Sammons received a M.A. in Anthropology from University of Utah where she was part of many studies with Dr. Jennings. She continued her education receiving a Ph. D. in American Studies and Ed. D. in Educational Leadership. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Jennings was a renowned anthropologist and professor at the University of Utah. He was considered a foremost expert on Great Basin anthropology. Sammons received a M.A. in Anthropology from University of Utah where she was part of many studies with Dr. Jennings. She continued her education receiving a Ph. D. in American Studies and Ed. D. in Educational Leadership. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Bull Creek Triangle
Cluster: Western Triangular Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a narrow small to medium isosceles triangular point with a flattened cross section. The blade is most commonly straight, but may vary to slightly excurvate. Many examples have a serrated blade. The base may vary from slightly to deeply concave. The concave may form basal ears that range from rounded to sharp. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length: 17 to 54 mm (average 23 to 34 mm), Basal Width - 7 to 21 mm, Thickness - 3 to 5 mm
Total Length: 17 to 54 mm (average 23 to 34 mm), Basal Width - 7 to 21 mm, Thickness - 3 to 5 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is found in the Colorado River Valley and associated drainages including the Green River. This point is found throughout the Kayenta cultural regions of Arizona and New Mexico.
This point is found in the Colorado River Valley and associated drainages including the Green River. This point is found throughout the Kayenta cultural regions of Arizona and New Mexico.
Age / Periods:
Date: 900 - 750 B.P.
Cultural Period: Developmental
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm
Culture: Fremont and Kayenta Cultures
Date: 900 - 750 B.P.
Cultural Period: Developmental
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm
Culture: Fremont and Kayenta Cultures
Age Details:
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Cohonina, Cottonwood Triangle, Canalino, Price Ranch, Sobaipuri
Cohonina, Cottonwood Triangle, Canalino, Price Ranch, Sobaipuri
