Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Walter W. Taylor
Named For:
Date Identified: 1966
Type Site:
Point Validity:
Valid type
Taylor was a distinguished anthropologist who was a professor at many universities including the University of Texas and Southern Illinois University. He conducted extensive studies Coahuila Mexico. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small to medium triangular expanding stem point with an elliptical cross section. The blade may vary from straight to excurvate. The blade has one or more notches on the blade above the shoulders. Shallow notches may give the blade the appearance of serrations. The shoulder varies from horizontal to slightly barbed. The stem ranges from slightly expanding to straight. The base varies from convex to straight. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 25 to 50 mm, Stem Length - 5 to 10 mm, Blade Width - 15 to 25 mm, Neck Width - 6 to 11 mm, Max Stem Width - 8 to 15 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
This point is similar to the smaller narrower
Howard point.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is most commonly found in Chihuahua and into Coahuila, Sonora, and Durango Mexico. This point is found southern Arizona, New Mexico and western Texas with slightly less frequency. This point may be found into southwestern Colorado with decreased frequency.
Age / Periods:
Date: 3,000 - 2,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late to Transitional Archaic
Glacial Period: Late to Transitional Archaic
Culture:
Age Details:
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points: