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Name Details:
Named By: Frank C. Hibbin
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1941
Type Site: Manzano Cave, Northeastern New Mexico
Manzano Cave
Cluster: Gypsum Cluster
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
4,000 - 2,800 B.P.
Late Archaic
Neoglacial
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular contracting stem point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is broad and may vary from excurvate to straight. The blade is generally beveled on opposing edges.
The shoulders may vary from horizontal to slightly barbed. The stem is short and contracting. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Data Needed
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is most commonly associated with the Manzano mountains of northwestern New Mexico and into eastern Arizona. This point may be found into the surrounding regions.
Related / Associated Points:
Additional Comments:
This type was further described by Richard P. Wheeler in 1953.
This name is not as commonly used as the Gypsum Cave type. This may be due to the overlapping characteristics of the two type. This may also be a result of the controversy regarding the Sandia point and
excavation techniques used at the Sandia Cave.
This type is similar to the Gypsum Cave point, but this type generally have opposing edge beveling and a shorter stem.
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Point Validity: Valid Type
Hibbin is a well-known anthropologist and was a professor at the University of New Mexico. He conducted many studies into the archaeology of New Mexico and is the center of the Sandia
Cave controversy. This type was named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type. This name is not as commonly used as the Gypsum Cave
type. This may be due to the overlapping characteristics of the two type.
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
23, 39
Manzano Cave Projectile Point, Manzano Cave Arrowhead
