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Name Details:
Named By: Elton R. Prewitt
Named For:
Date Identified: 1981
Type Site: Tombstone Bluff Site, Granger Lake District, Texas
San Gabriel Bi-Face
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
1,800 - 1,500 B.P.
Transitional Archaic
Roman Warm
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a broad thin large to very large bi-face with a
flattened cross section. The blade is excurvate which may vary from curving in at the tip and the base to curving in at the tip and becoming parallel at the base. The base is primarily straight, but may vary from slightly concave to slightly convex. This point is generally well made with fine flaking and has a random
flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Total Length - 90 to
170 mm, Width - 40 to 90 mm
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in central Texas.
Related / Associated Points:
Additional Comments:
Other points in this Cluster:
Point Validity: Valid Type
Prewitt is a highly respected
anthropologist who was a professor at the University of Texas, excavated many important sites across Texas, and published many highly regarded publications. This point as
named in a professional publication and has many professional references. This is a valid type.
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Age Details:
References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
8, 23, 30
San Gabriel Projectile Point, San Gabriel Arrowhead
