Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Alan Phelps
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 2000
Type Site: Sites in Chihuahua Mexico
Identified By: Alan Phelps
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 2000
Type Site: Sites in Chihuahua Mexico
Point Validity:
Provisional type
Phelps has published many books regarding archeology of the Trans Pecos regions and is a member of the El Paso Archaeological Society and has serves as a member of the KHP Archeology Advisory Team. This point has been published in a professional publication, but has no or limited professional references to this type. This is considered a provisional type.
Phelps has published many books regarding archeology of the Trans Pecos regions and is a member of the El Paso Archaeological Society and has serves as a member of the KHP Archeology Advisory Team. This point has been published in a professional publication, but has no or limited professional references to this type. This is considered a provisional type.
Convento Notched
Provisional Type Cluster:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a thin small triangular expanding stem point with a flattened cross section. The blade is primarily straight, but may range from slightly excurvate to slightly incurvate. The shoulders are barbed, but may be reduced on smaller examples. The stem is expanding with a convex base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Obsidian is the most common material used.
Obsidian is the most common material used.
Additional Comments:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in Chihuahua and Coahuila Mexico and into the Big Bend region of Texas and New Mexico.
This point is primarily found in Chihuahua and Coahuila Mexico and into the Big Bend region of Texas and New Mexico.
Age / Periods:
Date: 900 - 800 B.P.
Cultural Period: Prehistory
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm
Culture:
Date: 900 - 800 B.P.
Cultural Period: Prehistory
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm
Culture:
Age Details:
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