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.
Guadiana Side Notch
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small triangular side notch point with a thin cross section. The blade is straight with shoulders that are horizontal. The stem that is expanded and with lateral edges that expands towards the base and has a large basal area with a concave base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Average 24 mm, Blade Width - incomplete, Thickness -average 5 mm ***Based on small sample size***
Average 24 mm, Blade Width - incomplete, Thickness -average 5 mm ***Based on small sample size***
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
These points are primarily associated with the Schroeder site and adjacent region. They may be found in association with Guadiana Chalchihuites cultural sites in Durango.
These points are primarily associated with the Schroeder site and adjacent region. They may be found in association with Guadiana Chalchihuites cultural sites in Durango.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1,450 - 650 B.P.
Cultural Period: Preclassic
Glacial Period: Vandal Minimum to Medieval Warm
Culture: Guadiana Culture
Date: 1,450 - 650 B.P.
Cultural Period: Preclassic
Glacial Period: Vandal Minimum to Medieval Warm
Culture: Guadiana Culture
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Atotonilco, Cerro de Ayala, Desert, Haskell, Pueblo, Santa Ana, Sauceda, Teotihuacan
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