Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Michael W. Spence
Named For:
Date Identified: 1971
Type Site:
Identified By: Michael W. Spence
Named For:
Date Identified: 1971
Type Site:
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.
Hervideros Stemmed
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular expanding stem point with a thin elliptical cross section. The blade ranges from straight to slightly excurvate. The shoulders barbed at a downward angle, The stem is expanding with a base that is pointed giving the stem a "diamond" like appearance. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Length - average 32 mm, Blade Width - average 17 mm, Thickness - average 4 mm ***Based on small sample size***
Length - average 32 mm, Blade Width - average 17 mm, Thickness - average 4 mm ***Based on small sample size***
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
These point are primarily found in Loma and Guadiana Chalchihuites cultural regions of Chihuahua, Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Jalisco, and Aguascalientes Mexico.
These point are primarily found in Loma and Guadiana Chalchihuites cultural regions of Chihuahua, Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Jalisco, and Aguascalientes Mexico.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1,800 - 1,050 B.P.
Cultural Period: Transitional Archaic to Preclassic
Glacial Period: Roman to Medieval Warm
Culture: Guadiana Chalchihuites and Loma San Gabriel Cultures
Date: 1,800 - 1,050 B.P.
Cultural Period: Transitional Archaic to Preclassic
Glacial Period: Roman to Medieval Warm
Culture: Guadiana Chalchihuites and Loma San Gabriel Cultures
Age Details:
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