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Name Details:
Named By: Erika
Moranchel
Named For:
Date Identified:
2014
Type Site:
Roma
(Provisional Type)
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Outline is Representative of Common Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small pentagonal contracting stem
point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is excurvate with
a rounded blunt tip. The shoulders are weak and range from
horizontal to an upward angle. The stem is contracting with a
concave base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Data needed
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is reported in central Baja California, Mexico.
Related / Associated Points:
Additional Comments:
Moranchel (2014) feels that these were used as small arrow point for with
the purpose of stunning or knocking out small game and birds.
Pictures:
Other points in this Cluster:
Point Validity: Provisional Type
Moranchel is an archaeologist from the College of Mexico. This type
was defined in her unpublished masters thesis. This type has no other
professional references found. This is considered a provisional type.
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Age Details:
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
W24
Roma Projectile Point, Roma Arrowhead
