Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Charles M. Hoffman
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1997
Type Site: Citrus Site, Gila Bend, Painted Rocks Reservoir, Arizona
Identified By: Charles M. Hoffman
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1997
Type Site: Citrus Site, Gila Bend, Painted Rocks Reservoir, Arizona
Point Validity:
Valid type
Hoffman was a distinguished anthropologist and a professor at the University of Arizona. He specialized in archaeology of the Southwest, Florida and the Caribbean. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Hoffman was a distinguished anthropologist and a professor at the University of Arizona. He specialized in archaeology of the Southwest, Florida and the Caribbean. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Citrus Side Notch
Cluster: Pueblo Side Notch Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a thin small to medium triangular side notch point with a flattened cross section. The blade is narrow with a straight to slightly incurvate shape. The blade tapers in gradually forming a delicate needle like tip. The widest part of the blade is at the base. Parallel narrow U-shaped notches enter the blade forming horizontal shoulders and an expanding stem. The base is generally straight or slightly concave. This point has a high quality of workmanship and has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 26 to 45 mm, Stem length - 5 to 7 mm, Max Width - 9 to 14 mm, Neck Width - 4 to 6 mm, Thickness - 2 to 4 mm
Total Length - 26 to 45 mm, Stem length - 5 to 7 mm, Max Width - 9 to 14 mm, Neck Width - 4 to 6 mm, Thickness - 2 to 4 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
These points are commonly found in association with cremation burial contexts and occurs in caches with carefully matched sets of finely worked specimens (Justice, 2002).
These points are commonly found in association with cremation burial contexts and occurs in caches with carefully matched sets of finely worked specimens (Justice, 2002).
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in the Salt and Gila River Valley's of Arizona.
This point is primarily found in the Salt and Gila River Valley's of Arizona.
Age / Periods:
Date: 800 - 600 B.P.
Cultural Period: Classic
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm
Culture: Hohokam Culture
Date: 800 - 600 B.P.
Cultural Period: Classic
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm
Culture: Hohokam Culture
Age Details:
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Awatovi, Buck Taylor, Gatlin, Pueblo Side Notch, Point of the Pines, Ridge Ruin Side Notch, Snaketown Side Notch, Walnut Canyon
Awatovi, Buck Taylor, Gatlin, Pueblo Side Notch, Point of the Pines, Ridge Ruin Side Notch, Snaketown Side Notch, Walnut Canyon
