Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: R. Saunders and Tomas Hester
Named For:
Date Identified: 1993
Type Site: Falcon Lake sites
Identified By: R. Saunders and Tomas Hester
Named For:
Date Identified: 1993
Type Site: Falcon Lake sites
Point Validity:
Valid type
Hester is a well-respected anthropologist and a Professor Emeritus at the University of Texas – Austin. Hester has conducted extensive studies in archaeology of Texas. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Hester is a well-respected anthropologist and a Professor Emeritus at the University of Texas – Austin. Hester has conducted extensive studies in archaeology of Texas. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Caracara Side Notch
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a thin small to medium point with an elliptical to flattened cross section. The blade is primarily straight and may have fine serrations. Parallel notches are low on the blade. The shoulders are horizontal with an expanded stem. The basal ears are generally square and sharp. The base is most commonly straight to concaved, but may occasionally be slightly convex. This has a random flaking pattern and most often has a high quality flaking.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 24 to 53 mm, Stem Length - 5 to 10 mm, Blade Width - 13 to 25 mm, Neck Width - 7 to 14 mm, Stem Width - 13 to 25 mm
Total Length - 24 to 53 mm, Stem Length - 5 to 10 mm, Blade Width - 13 to 25 mm, Neck Width - 7 to 14 mm, Stem Width - 13 to 25 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in Mexico and into southern Texas. Most commonly associated with the Falcon Lake region.
This point is primarily found in Mexico and into southern Texas. Most commonly associated with the Falcon Lake region.
Age / Periods:
Date: 600 - 400 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late Prehistoric
Glacial Period: Little Ice Age
Culture:
Date: 600 - 400 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late Prehistoric
Glacial Period: Little Ice Age
Culture:
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Cache River, Ensor, Harrell, Huffaker, Knight Island, Reed, Rockwall, Scallorn, Washita
Cache River, Ensor, Harrell, Huffaker, Knight Island, Reed, Rockwall, Scallorn, Washita
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
