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 Triangular
Cluster: Late Southern Triangle Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small triangular point with a thin cross section. The blade is broad and excurvate with convex base and rounded basal corners. This point is made from a thin flake with pressure flaking used to retouch the edges.
Size Measurements:
Length - 14 to 23 mm (average 19 mm), Blade Width - 13 to 15 mm (average 14 mm), Thickness - 2 to 4 mm (average 3 mm) ***Based on small sample size***
Length - 14 to 23 mm (average 19 mm), Blade Width - 13 to 15 mm (average 14 mm), Thickness - 2 to 4 mm (average 3 mm) ***Based on small sample size***
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point are found in association with Loma Cultural sites of Chihuahua, Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Jalisco, and Aguascalientes Mexico.
This point are found in association with Loma Cultural sites of Chihuahua, Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Jalisco, and Aguascalientes Mexico.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1,800 - 650 B.P.
Cultural Period: Transitional Archaic to Classic
Glacial Period: Roman to Medieval Warm
Culture: Loma San Gabriel Culture
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Matamoros, Navacoyan Triangle, Sain Alto Triangle, Sam Antonio Small, Suchil Triangle
Matamoros, Navacoyan Triangle, Sain Alto Triangle, Sam Antonio Small, Suchil Triangle
