Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Lyndon L. Hargrave
Named For: Cohonina Culture
Date Identified: 1938
Type Site:
Identified By: Lyndon L. Hargrave
Named For: Cohonina Culture
Date Identified: 1938
Type Site:
Point Validity:
Valid type
Hargrave was a distinguished archaeologist and a professor at Prescott College. He published over 100 professional publications and was considered an expert on southwestern archaeology and cultures. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Hargrave was a distinguished archaeologist and a professor at Prescott College. He published over 100 professional publications and was considered an expert on southwestern archaeology and cultures. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Cohonina Triangle
Cluster: Western Triangle Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a narrow medium triangular point with a flattened to elliptical cross section. The blade is excurvate, usually curving at the tip with parallel blade edges. The blade may vary from finely to deeply serrations. The base is primarily convex, but may range to straight. The flaking pattern may vary from oblique, random, or having a chevron pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 35 to 45 mm, Blade Width - 8 to 10 mm, Thickness - 2 to 4 mm
Total Length - 35 to 45 mm, Blade Width - 8 to 10 mm, Thickness - 2 to 4 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in northwestern Arizona and through out the Coconino Plateau and areas associated with the Cohonina Culture.
This point is primarily found in northwestern Arizona and through out the Coconino Plateau and areas associated with the Cohonina Culture.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1,300 - 900 B.P.
Cultural Period: Developmental
Glacial Period: Vandal Minimum to Medieval Warm
Culture: Cohonina Culture
Date: 1,300 - 900 B.P.
Cultural Period: Developmental
Glacial Period: Vandal Minimum to Medieval Warm
Culture: Cohonina Culture
Age Details:
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Bull Creek, Cottonwood Triangle, Sobaipuri
Bull Creek, Cottonwood Triangle, Sobaipuri
