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Name Details:
Named By: Angel
Garcia Cook
Named For:
Date Identified:
1967
Type Site: Cueva de la Nopalera, Hidalgo
Ranilla
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
1,500 - 1,000 B.P.
Segundo to Tercer Period
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Phase:
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 an elliptical cross section. The blade ranges from straight
to excurvate. Notches enter from the base of the preform forming a
barbed shoulder that extends to the base of the point. The stem is
short and broad with a convex base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Length - 60 to 72 mm, Stem Length - 4 to 6 mm, Blade Width -
29 to 34 mm, Basal Stem Width - 13 to 16 mm, Thickness - 6 to 10 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:
Ranilla points had primary usage in level 3 with
decreased use in level 2 at Cueva de la Nopalera.
Pictures Provided By:
Cook, 1967
References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
193
Ranilla Projectile Point, Ranilla Arrowhead
