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Name Details:
Named By: Paul
Tolstoy
Named For:
Date Identified:
1967
Type Site:
San Martin
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
Teotihuacac Phase II
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Phase:
Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a thick medium
to large (1.5 to 3.25 inches) triangular contracting stem point with an elliptical cross section. The blade may range from straight to excurvate, but some examples have had an incurvate
blade. The shoulders may range from slightly barbed to horizontal or have an upward taper. The stem is contracting and may have a pointed base, or the stem may be slightly expanding and have a convex base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Data needed
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This type was reported in the Valley of Mexico and the Tehuacan Valley.
Similar Points:
Acatita, Axolotl, Coxtanlan, Encino Type II, Hayes Grande, Palmillas, San Isidro, San, Lorenzo, San Martin, Tilapa, Trinidad, Ventana Amagosa Related / Associated Points:
Additional Comments:
Other points in this Cluster:
Age Details:
Pictures Provided By:
As illustrated by Tolstoy, 1967
References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
189
San Martin Projectile Point, San Martin Arrowhead
