Marymount Projectile Point

Name Details:
Named By: David M. Van Horn
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1990
Type Site: Marymount Site (LAn-61c), Los Angeles County, California

Marymount
AKA: Malaga Cove Stemmed
Cluster: Rosegate Cluster

Commonly Utilized Material:

Date:
Cultural Period:

1,600 -900 B.P.
Developmental - Late Prehistoric
Roman to Medieval Warm
Canalino and Chumash Culture

Glacial Period:
Culture:

Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:

This is a narrow small triangular stemmed point with a flattened to narrow elliptical cross section. The blade is commonly thin and may vary from slightly excurvate to straight. The shoulders may vary from barbed to having an upward angle. The stem is most commonly slightly expanding, but may vary to straight. The base may range from straight to convex. This point has a random flaking pattern.

Size Measurements: Data Needed / See Rose Springs for similar sizes

Distribution:

Distribution Comments:

This point is primarily found in the southern California coastal region.

Point Validity: Valid Type

Van Horn is an archaeologist and Vice President of Archaeological Associates in California. He has conducted many studies into the archaeology of California. This type was named in a professional publication ad has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.

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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):

16, 23, 30

Marymount Projectile Point, Marymount Arrowhead