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Name Details:
Named By: Lorraine Heartfield Greene
Named For:
Date Identified: 1975
Type Site: Four sites in southwestern Coahuila Mexico
Vertienes Stemmed
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
4,200 - 2,500 B.P.
Middle to
Late Archaic
Neoglacial
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Outline is Representative of Common Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is
a medium triangular stemmed point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is primarily straight to slightly excurvate. The stem is long and
slightly expanding. The base may range from straight to slightly
convex. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Data needed
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in the southwestern region of Coahuila Mexico.
Similar Points:
Related / Associated Points:
Additional Comments:
Other points in this Cluster:
Point Validity: Valid Type
Heartfield Greene is a distinguished anthropologist who has conducted extensive studies
into the archeology of Coahuila Mexico and Louisiana. This point was named in a professional publication and has professional references. This is considered a valid type.
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Age Details:
Pictures Provided By:
Rafael Perez
References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
30
Vertienes Projectile Point, Vertienes Arrowhead
