This is a medium to large (typically 2 to 3 inches) triangular blade with a flattened cross section. The blade is primarily excurvate, but may vary to almost straight and are never beveled. Re-sharpened examples may have an incurvate blade. The base is concave and rarely has hafting region grinding and / or smoothing. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Length - 45 to 110 mm, Width - 20 to 35 mm
This point is primarily found from the central coastal region of Texas into the Gulf Coast into the Pecos region and down to the coastal region of Tamaulipas. This type decreased into central Texas and into Nuevo Leon. This point was reported at Cueva de la Nopalera, Hildago.
Suhm was an eminent Texas anthropologist who, among many distinguished positions, served as Director of Texas Archeological Research Laboratory. Krieger was a renowned anthropologist who spent most of his career in Texas cataloging projectile points and pottery in Texas before moving on to the University of Washington. Jelks was a distinguished anthropologist and helped organize the newly formed Department of Anthropology at Illinois State University where he was a Professor. His work in Texas furthered the understanding of Texas archeology and was a founding force for the Society of Historical Archeology. This type was named in a professional publication and subsequent book and has many professional references. This is a valid type.
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