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Name Details:
Named By: Michael
W. Spence
Named For:
Date Identified:
1971
Type Site:
Torro Stemmed
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
1,700 - 900 B.P.
Transitional Archaic to Preclassic
Roman Warm to Medieval Warm
Llano Grande culture
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Phase:
Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium to large triangular point with an elliptical cross
section. The blade is relatively narrow with straight edges.
Some examples flare out towards the shoulders creating small flaring
spurs. The blade is occasionally serrated. The shoulder
range from weak to prominent and horizontal. The stem is broad and
contracting with a strongly convex or pointed base. This point has
a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Length - incomplete, Blade Width -
26 to 31 mm (average 29 mm), Thickness - 6 to 7 mm (average
7 mm)
***Based on small sample size***
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
These points are associated with the Llano Grande culture of
Sonora, Chihuahua, Sinloa, Nayarit, Jalisco, and Zacatecas.
Similar Points:
Related / Associated Points:
Additional Comments:
Pictures:
Other points in this Cluster:
Point Validity: Valid Type
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Age Details:
This is an early type in the Llano Grande region
(Spence, 1971)
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
195
Torro Stemmed Projectile Point, Torro Stemmed Arrowhead
