Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Reggie Wiseman
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1971
Type Site: Neff Site, New Mexico
Identified By: Reggie Wiseman
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1971
Type Site: Neff Site, New Mexico
Point Validity:
Provisional type
Wiseman served as an archaeologist for the New Mexico Department of Transportation. He has published numerous books. This type was named in a professional publication, but has no professional preferences. This is considered a provisional type.
Neff Stemmed
(Provisional Type)Cluster: Livermore Stemmed Cluster
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small to medium triangular expanding stem point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is primarily straight and deeply serrated. The serrations may vary from symmetrical to asymmetrical. The shoulders are slightly barbed with an expanding stem. The base is convex. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 21 to 50 mm, Blade Width - 5 to 10 mm, Shoulder Width - 12 to 30 mm, Neck Width, 4 to 10 mm, Stem Width - 7 to 11 mm, Thickness - 4 to 7 mm
Total Length - 21 to 50 mm, Blade Width - 5 to 10 mm, Shoulder Width - 12 to 30 mm, Neck Width, 4 to 10 mm, Stem Width - 7 to 11 mm, Thickness - 4 to 7 mm
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Additional Comments:
This point is similar to the Livermore point, however this type has more of an expanding stem than commonly seen on the Livermore type. The overlapping characteristics may make these two types difficult to distinguish between.
This point is similar to the Livermore point, however this type has more of an expanding stem than commonly seen on the Livermore type. The overlapping characteristics may make these two types difficult to distinguish between.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in the Trans-Pecos region of Texas and Chihuahua. This point may be found into the Midland Texas region and throughout the Guadalupe Mountains. This point may be found with decreased frequency into southeastern Arizona.
This point is primarily found in the Trans-Pecos region of Texas and Chihuahua. This point may be found into the Midland Texas region and throughout the Guadalupe Mountains. This point may be found with decreased frequency into southeastern Arizona.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1,000 - 800 B.P.
Cultural Period: Developmental
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm
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Date: 1,000 - 800 B.P.
Cultural Period: Developmental
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm
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