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Name Details:
Named By: Michael
W. Spence
Named For:
Date Identified:
1971
Type Site:
Los Banos Round Base
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
1,800 - 650 B.P.
Transitional Archaic to Classic
Roman to Medieval Warm
Loma San Gabriel Culture
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Phase:
Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a broad medium ovoid to triangular point with an elliptical
cross section. The blade ranges from straight to slightly
excurvate. The base is convex with defined basal corners.
The widest portion of the blade is at the convergence of the blade and
the base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Length - 38 to 45 mm (average 42 mm), Blade Width -
22 to 26 mm (average 24 mm), Thickness - 6 to 10 mm (average 8 mm)
***Based on small sample size***
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point are found in association with Loma Cultural sites of
Chihuahua, Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Jalisco, and
Aguascalientes Mexico.
Similar Points:
Abasolo
Related / Associated Points:
Additional Comments:
The Los Banos Round Base and San Antonio Round Base have similar
characteristics However, the Los Banos Round Base is broader
with sharper basal corners while the San Antonio Round Base is narrower and
has a smoother transition between the blade and the base (Spence, 1971).
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Point Validity: Valid Type
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
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Los Banos Round Base Projectile Point, Los Banos Round Base Arrowhead
