Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Angel Garcia Cook
Named For:
Date Identified: 1967
Type Site: Cueva de la Nopalera, Hidalgo
Point Validity:
Valid type
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.
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small triangular point with a flat cross section. The blade ranges from straight to excurvate. The base has a shallow wide notch then a deeper narrower notch in the center of the base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Length - 16 to 24 mm, Blade Width - 9 to 12 mm, Thickness - 2 to 4 mm
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
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.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1,000 - 475 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late Preclassic to Classic
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm to Little Ice Age
Culture:
Period: Segundo and Tercer period
Age Details:
These points are found in association with upper level 3 and had primary usage in level 2 at Cueva de la Nopalera.
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points: