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Name Details:
Named By: Michael
W. Spence
Named For:
Date Identified:
1971
Type Site:
Slentz Barbed
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
1,800 - 650 B.P.
Transitional Archaic to Classic
Roman to Medieval Warm
Loma San Gabriel and Guadiana Chalchihuites cultures
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular basal notched point with a thin elliptical
cross section. The blade is primarily straight to slightly
incurvate. Notches enter the base of the point forming a barbed
shoulder that extends to the base. The stem is short and broad and
commonly squared with a straight base. This point commonly has a
high degree of workmanship and a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Length - average 48 mm, Blade Width -
incomplete, Thickness - average
4 mm
***Based on small sample size***
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
These point are primarily found in Loma and Guadiana Chalchihuites
cultural regions of Chihuahua, Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi,
Jalisco, and Aguascalientes Mexico.
Similar Points:
Related / Associated Points:
Additional Comments:
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Other points in this Cluster:
Point Validity: Valid Type
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Age Details:
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
195
Slentz Barbed Projectile Point, Slentz Barbed Arrowhead
