Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Paul Tolstoy
Named For:
Date Identified: 1967
Type Site:
Identified By: Paul Tolstoy
Named For:
Date Identified: 1967
Type Site:
Point Validity:
Chiconautla Pointed Base
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a thick medium to large lozenge-shaped contracting stem point. The cross section may range from a thick elliptical to diamond with a medial ridge running down both faces. The blade is primarily straight to excurvate with the widest part of the blade at the shoulders edge or about one third of the blade from the base. Many examples have one blade beveled on each face and may be serrated. The shoulders are absent. The stem is contracting with a convex to pointed base. One basal edge is commonly straighter while the other edge is more excurvate.
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This type has been reported in the Valley of Mexico.
This type has been reported in the Valley of Mexico.
Age / Periods:
Date: 900 - 650 B.P.
Cultural Period: Classic
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm
Culture:
Period: Tula Period
Date: 900 - 650 B.P.
Cultural Period: Classic
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm
Culture:
Period: Tula Period
Age Details:
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