Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Michael W. Spence
Named For:
Date Identified: 1971
Type Site:
Identified By: Michael W. Spence
Named For:
Date Identified: 1971
Type Site:
Point Validity:
Valid type
Michael Spence is a distinguished anthropologist who retired Professor Emeritus from the Department of Anthropology, University of Western Ontario. He conducted extensive research in Mexico and Ontario. This type was identified in his publication on cultures of Mexico.
Michael Spence is a distinguished anthropologist who retired Professor Emeritus from the Department of Anthropology, University of Western Ontario. He conducted extensive research in Mexico and Ontario. This type was identified in his publication on cultures of Mexico.
Graceros Side Notch
Cruz de la Boca variationCluster:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small triangular side notch point with a thin elliptical cross section. The blade is excurvate. Notches enter the preform low on the blade forming a shoulder that is horizontal to having a slight upward angle. The stem is expanded with a convex base and rounded basal corners giving the base a "rocker" appearance. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Length - 20 to 25 mm (average 24 mm), Blade Width - 10 to 15 mm (average 13 mm), Thickness - 3 to 5 mm (average 4 mm)
Length - 20 to 25 mm (average 24 mm), Blade Width - 10 to 15 mm (average 13 mm), Thickness - 3 to 5 mm (average 4 mm)
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
This point is similar to the Cruz de la Boca side Notch, but only smaller (Spence, 1971).
This point is similar to the Cruz de la Boca side Notch, but only smaller (Spence, 1971).
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
These point are primarily found in Loma and Guadiana Chalchihuites cultural regions of Chihuahua, Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Jalisco, and Aguascalientes Mexico.
These point are primarily found in Loma and Guadiana Chalchihuites cultural regions of Chihuahua, Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Jalisco, and Aguascalientes Mexico.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1,800 - 650 B.P.
Cultural Period: Transitional Archaic to Classic
Glacial Period: Roman to Medieval Warm
Culture: Guadiana Chalchihuites and Loma San Gabriel Cultures
Date: 1,800 - 650 B.P.
Cultural Period: Transitional Archaic to Classic
Glacial Period: Roman to Medieval Warm
Culture: Guadiana Chalchihuites and Loma San Gabriel Cultures
Age Details:
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