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.
Loma Small
Cluster: Late Southern Triangle Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small triangular point with a thin elliptical cross section. The blade is broad and commonly excurvate with a base that ranges from straight to convex and square to rounded basal corners. One blade may have a faint or suggestion of a notch. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Length - 27 to 36 mm (average 30 mm), Blade Width - 16 to 23 mm (average 18 mm), Thickness - 4 to 9 mm (average 7 mm) ***Based on small sample size***
Length - 27 to 36 mm (average 30 mm), Blade Width - 16 to 23 mm (average 18 mm), Thickness - 4 to 9 mm (average 7 mm) ***Based on small sample size***
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Similar to a San Antonio Small, but is larger and broader (Spence, 1971).
Similar to a San Antonio Small, but is larger and broader (Spence, 1971).
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
These point were found in association with site from the Llano Grande, Loma San Gabriel, and Guadiana Chalchihuites cultures. the cultural regions of Chihuahua, Durango, Sonora, Sinloa, Nayarit, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Jalisco, and Aguascalientes Mexico.
These point were found in association with site from the Llano Grande, Loma San Gabriel, and Guadiana Chalchihuites cultures. the cultural regions of Chihuahua, Durango, Sonora, Sinloa, Nayarit, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Jalisco, and Aguascalientes Mexico.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1,80 - 1,400 B.P.
Cultural Period: Transitional Archaic to Preclassic
Glacial Period: Roman Warm to Vandal Minimum
Culture: Llano Grande, Loma San Gabriel, and Guadiana cultures
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Atalaya Small, Atotonilco Triangle, Catan, Escopeta Triangle, Fresnito, Herideros Narrow, Navacovan Triangle, Sain Alto Triangle, San Antonio Small, Suchil Triangle
Atalaya Small, Atotonilco Triangle, Catan, Escopeta Triangle, Fresnito, Herideros Narrow, Navacovan Triangle, Sain Alto Triangle, San Antonio Small, Suchil Triangle
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
