Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
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.
Hervideros Single Notch
Cluster:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small triangular side  to corner notch point with a thin elliptical cross section.  The blade is primarily excurvate.  A single notch is low on a single blade with the other blade being un-notched.  The shoulder ranges from horizontal to having a slight upward angle.  The stem is expanding with a strongly convex to a pointed base.  This point has a random flaking pattern. 
Size Measurements:

Length - average 22 mm,  Blade Width - average 15 mm, Thickness - average 4 mm   ***Based on small sample size***
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:

Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

This point are found in association with Loma Cultural sites 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: Loma culture
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Bullen Knife, Fountain Bar, Los Banks Single Notch, Pipe Springs
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):

195