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Name Details:
Named By: Angel
Garcia Cook
Named For:
Date Identified:
1967
Type Site: Cueva de la Nopalera, Hidalgo
Lermoide
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
2,000 - 500 B.P.
Primer, Segundo, Tercer Period
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Phase:
Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium ovoid point with a flattened to elliptical or diamond cross section. The blade is excurvate
with the widest portion of the blade commonly being below the midpoint. Some examples have parallel sides. The base may vary from convex to having a pointed base with a
random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Length - 50 to 82 mm, Blade Width -
18 to 22 mm, Thickness - 7 to 11 mm
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This type is reported in This type has been reported at Cueva de la Nopalera, Hidalgo, Mexico. These points are thought to be found
throughout the Valley of Mexico.
Related / Associated Points:
Additional Comments:
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Other points in this Cluster:
Point Validity:
Cook was an influential anthropologist for the
Instituto Nacoinal de Antropologia e Historia. He conducted extensive
research in the Basin of Mexico. This type was defined in his research
at Cueva de la Nopalera.
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Age Details:
This type was found evenly distributed in levels
2, 3, and 4 at Cueva de la Nopalera.
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
8, 23, 30, 44, 115
Lermoide Projectile Point, Lermoide Arrowhead
