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Name Details:
Named By: Angel
Garcia Cook
Named For:
Date Identified:
1967
Type Site: Cueva de la Nopalera, Hidalgo
Shincola
Cluster:
Date:
Cultural Period:
1,000 - 475 B.P.
Segundo to Tercer Period
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Phase:
Outline is Representative of Common Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium to large triangular basal notch point with a thin
elliptical cross section. The blade is primarily straight to
slightly excurvate. Notches enter the base of the preform forming
a shoulder that is barbed and extends to the base of the point.
The stem is short and straight with a straight base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Length - 42 to 76 mm, Stem Length - 3 to 6 mm, Blade Width -
24 to 40 mm, Stem Width - 10 to 14 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:
Shincola points were found in the upper level 3
with primary usage in level 2 at Cueva de la Nopalera.
Pictures Provided By:
Cook, 1967
References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
193
Shincola Projectile Point, Shincola Arrowhead
