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Type Site:
Hohokam Knife
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
1,200 - 1,000 B.P.
Developmental
Vandal Minimum to
Medieval Warm
Hohokam Culture
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium to large triangular knife with an elliptical cross section., The blade may vary from excurvate to straight. The base is straight to slightly convex.
This knife has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Total Length - 40 to
110 mm, Blade Width - 25 to 55 mm
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in the Gila Bend region of south-central Arizona and into other Hohokam occupation and trading regions.
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Additional Comments:
Pictures:
Other points in this Cluster:
Point Validity: Cultural Type
This is a generic name for triangular knifes that were used by the Hohokam culture.
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Age Details:
Pictures Provided By:
Al and Billie Zulich
References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
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Hohokam Knife
