Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Michael W. Spence
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1971
Type Site: La Atalaya Site, Durango, Mexico
Identified By: Michael W. Spence
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 1971
Type Site: La Atalaya Site, Durango, Mexico
Point Validity:
Valid type
Michael Spence is a distinguished anthropologist who retired Professor Emeritus from the Department of Anthropology, University of Western Ontario. He conducted extensive research in Mexico and Ontario. This type was identified in his publication on cultures of Mexico.
Michael Spence is a distinguished anthropologist who retired Professor Emeritus from the Department of Anthropology, University of Western Ontario. He conducted extensive research in Mexico and Ontario. This type was identified in his publication on cultures of Mexico.
Atalaya Small Triangle
Cluster: Late Southern Triangle Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a crudely made small triangular point with a thin cross section. The blade is narrow and ranges from excurvate to straight. The base varies from straight to convex with basal corners that are sharp to rounded. This is a crudely made uni-facial point made from a flake with retouching of the edges.
Size Measurements:
Length - 13 to 23 mm (average 19 mm), Blade Width - 5 to 9 mm (average 7 mm), Thickness - 3 to 4 mm (average 3 mm) ***Based on small sample size***
Length - 13 to 23 mm (average 19 mm), Blade Width - 5 to 9 mm (average 7 mm), Thickness - 3 to 4 mm (average 3 mm) ***Based on small sample size***
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
These points are primarily associated with the La Atalaya site. They may be found in associated Guadiana Chalchihuites cultural sites in Durango.
These points are primarily associated with the La Atalaya site. They may be found in associated Guadiana Chalchihuites cultural sites in Durango.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1,450 - 650 B.P.
Cultural Period: Preclassic
Glacial Period: Roman Warm to Medieval
Warm
Culture: Guadiana Chalchihuites culture
Date: 1,450 - 650 B.P.
Cultural Period: Preclassic
Glacial Period: Roman Warm to Medieval
Warm
Culture: Guadiana Chalchihuites culture
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