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 Hohokam Knife
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Commonly Utilized Material:


Date:                   
Cultural Period:   
1,200 - 1,000 B.P.
Developmental
Vandal Minimum to
Medieval Warm
Hohokam Culture

Glacial Period:

Culture:
     
      


Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Hohokam Knife



Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:

This is a medium to large triangular knife with an elliptical cross section.,  The blade may vary from excurvate to straight.  The base is straight to slightly convex.  This knife has a random flaking pattern.    

Size Measurements:  Total Length - 40 to 110 mm,  Blade Width - 25 to 55 mm
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

This point is primarily found in the Gila Bend region of south-central Arizona and into other Hohokam occupation and trading regions.

Similar Points:
Archaic Knife, Puebloan Knife, Triangular Knife
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Point Validity:   Cultural Type

This is a generic name for triangular knifes that were used by the Hohokam culture.



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Al and Billie Zulich





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Hohokam Knife