Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Angel Garcia Cook
Named For: Resemblance to Fresno type points
Date Identified: 1967
Type Site: Cueva de la Nopalera, Hidalgo
Identified By: Angel Garcia Cook
Named For: Resemblance to Fresno type points
Date Identified: 1967
Type Site: Cueva de la Nopalera, Hidalgo
Point Validity:
Valid type
Cook was an influential anthropologist for the Instituto Nacoinal de Antropologia e Historia. He conducted extensive research in the Basin of Mexico. This type was defined in his research at Cueva de la Nopalera.
Cook was an influential anthropologist for the Instituto Nacoinal de Antropologia e Historia. He conducted extensive research in the Basin of Mexico. This type was defined in his research at Cueva de la Nopalera.
Fresnitos Triangle
Cluster: Late Southern Triangle Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small triangular point with a thin cross section. The blade may range from straight to excurvate with a base that is straight to slightly convex or concave. This point is made from a small thin flake and has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Length - 11 to 22, Basal Width - 9 to 11 mm, Thickness - 2 to 4 mm
Length - 11 to 22, Basal Width - 9 to 11 mm, Thickness - 2 to 4 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This type is reported in This type has been reported at Cueva de la Nopalera, Hidalgo, Mexico. These points are thought to be found throughout the Valley of Mexico.
This type is reported in This type has been reported at Cueva de la Nopalera, Hidalgo, Mexico. These points are thought to be found throughout the Valley of Mexico.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1,000 - 500 B.P.
Cultural Period: Segundo and Tercer Period
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm to Little Ice Age
Culture:
Date: 1,000 - 500 B.P.
Cultural Period: Segundo and Tercer Period
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm to Little Ice Age
Culture:
Age Details:
Fresnito points were found in levels 2 and 3 at Nopalera de la Nopalera.
Fresnito points were found in levels 2 and 3 at Nopalera de la Nopalera.
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
