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Name Details:
Named By: Angel
Garcia Cook
Named For:
Date Identified:
1967
Type Site: Cueva de la Nopalera, Hidalgo
Nopalera
Cluster:
Date:
Cultural Period:
2,000 - 1,650 B.P.
0 - 350 d.n.e.
Primer Period
Roman Warm
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium to large triangular basal notch point with a thin
elliptical cross section.
The blade ranges from straight to slightly excurvate with the widest
portion of the blade being at the base. Notches enter the base of
the preform forming a shoulder that is barbed and may extend to the base
of the point with sharp terminations. The stem is straight with a
straight base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Length - 44 to 84 mm, Stem Length - 7 to 9 mm, Blade Width -
26 to 34 mm, Stem Width - 12 to 19 mm, Thickness - 5 to 8 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:
Pictures:
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:
Nopalera points are primarily associated with
level 4 at Cueva de la Nopalera.
Pictures Provided By:
Cook, 1967
References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
193
Nopalera Projectile Point, Nopalera Arrowhead
