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.   
Quimizton Basal Notch
Cluster: Late Southern Triangle Cluster
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.
Similar Points:
Garza, McGloin, Starr, Tula
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Pictures: 

Pictures Provided By:
Cook, 1967




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