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 Stemmed
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular contracting stem point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is excurvate with prominent to weak shoulders at an upward angle. The stem is long and slightly contracting with a base that is convex to pointed. This point has a random flaking pattern. small pentagonal stemmed point with a flattened cross section.
Size Measurements:
Length -average 44 mm, Blade Width - average 21 mm, Thickness - average 7 mm ***Based on small sample size***
Length -average 44 mm, Blade Width - average 21 mm, Thickness - average 7 mm ***Based on small sample size***
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
These points are found in Suchil Chalchihuites cultures areas of Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Jalisco, and Aguascalientes.
These points are found in Suchil Chalchihuites cultures areas of Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Jalisco, and Aguascalientes.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1,800 - 1,400 B.P.
Cultural Period: Transitional Archaic to Preclassic
Glacial Period: Roman Warm to Vandal Minimum
Culture: Suchil Chalchihuites culture
Date: 1,800 - 1,400 B.P.
Cultural Period: Transitional Archaic to Preclassic
Glacial Period: Roman Warm to Vandal Minimum
Culture: Suchil Chalchihuites culture
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