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Pima Triangle
Cluster: Late Southern Triangle Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a thin small (1 to 1 1/2 inch) triangular point with a flattened cross section. The overall shape may vary from an isosceles triangle (twice the height as width). The blade is most commonly excurvate, but many examples have straight blades and fewer have incurvate blades. The base may range from slightly concave to slightly convex. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Total Length - 11 to 32 mm (average 21 to 25 mm), Width - 6 to 15 mm (average 10 to 13 mm), Thickness - average 3 to 6 mm (***based on similar Cottonwood Triangular ***)
Total Length - 11 to 32 mm (average 21 to 25 mm), Width - 6 to 15 mm (average 10 to 13 mm), Thickness - average 3 to 6 mm (***based on similar Cottonwood Triangular ***)
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Additional Comments:
This name is rarely used except for points from known Pima associations. Most triangular points from this region are refereed to as Cottonwood Triangle.
This name is rarely used except for points from known Pima associations. Most triangular points from this region are refereed to as Cottonwood Triangle.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found in northern Sonora and into Arizona and adjacent regions associated with the Pima culture.
This point is primarily found in northern Sonora and into Arizona and adjacent regions associated with the Pima culture.
Age / Periods:
Date: 400 - 100 B.P.
Cultural Period: Historic
Glacial Period: Little Ice Age to Modern Times
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Similar Points:
Aguaje, Archaic Triangle, Bull Creek, Canalino, Cottonwood Triangle, Gunther Triangle, Plains Triangle, Sobaipuri
Aguaje, Archaic Triangle, Bull Creek, Canalino, Cottonwood Triangle, Gunther Triangle, Plains Triangle, Sobaipuri
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