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Name Details:
Named By: Angel
Garcia Cook
Named For:
Date Identified:
1967
Type Site: Cueva de la Nopalera, Hidalgo
Tepeapulco
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
1,650 - 900 B.P.
0 to 1,100 d.n.e
Segundo and Tercer period
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Phase:
Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a large triangular basal notch point with a thin elliptical
cross section. The blade ranges from straight to excurvate with
the tip curving in the top third of the point and then evening out or
becoming almost parallel the remaining 2/3 of the point. Notches
enter the preform from the base forming a shoulder that is barbed and
extends to the base of the point. The stem is short and expanding
with a base that varies from straight to convex. This point is has
a high quality of workmanship with a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Length - 52 to 90 mm, Stem Length - 7 to 11 mm, Blade Width -
27 to 57 mm, Basal Stem Width - 16 to 30 mm, Neck
Width - 14 to 24 mm, Thickness - 7 to 13 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:
Cook (1967) differentiates variations of the
Tepeapulco point. Tepeapulco I is any point with a blade width under
46 mm and Tepeapulco II for any point with a blade width over 46 mm.
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:
Tepeapulco points are associated with upper levels in level 4, with primary
association in level 3 and had decreased usage in the lower level 2 at Cueva
de la Nopalera.
Pictures Provided By:
Cook, 1967
References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
193
Tepeapulco Projectile Point, Tepeapulco Arrowhead
