Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
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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.
San Antonio Crude
Cluster: Late Southern Triangle Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small crudely made triangular point with a thin cross section. The blade is excurvate with a convex base and rounded basal corners. This point is crudely made from a flake with minimal to retouching of the edges. No flaking is commonly seen across either face.
Size Measurements:
Length - 26 to 32 mm (average 30 mm), Blade Width - 16 to 23 mm (average 20 mm), Thickness - 4 to 6 mm (average 6 mm) ***Based on small sample size***
Length - 26 to 32 mm (average 30 mm), Blade Width - 16 to 23 mm (average 20 mm), Thickness - 4 to 6 mm (average 6 mm) ***Based on small sample size***
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
These point are primarily found in association with Suchil Chalchihuites regions of southern Durango and into Zacatecas and Jalisco.
These point are primarily found in association with Suchil Chalchihuites regions of southern Durango and into Zacatecas and Jalisco.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1,800 - 1,400 B.P.
Cultural Period: Transitional Archaic to Preclassic
Glacial Period: Roman Warm to Vandal Minimum
Culture: Suchil Culture
Age Details:
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