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.
San Antonio Small
Cluster: Late Southern Triangle Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small triangular to ovoid point with a thin elliptical cross section. The blade is commonly excurvate with a base that ranges from straight to convex and square to rounded basal corners. One blade commonly has a faint or suggestion of a notch. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Length - 22 to 25 mm (average 24 mm), Blade Width - 11 to 18 mm (average 13 mm), Thickness - 3 to 5 mm (average 4 mm) ***Based on small sample size***
Length - 22 to 25 mm (average 24 mm), Blade Width - 11 to 18 mm (average 13 mm), Thickness - 3 to 5 mm (average 4 mm) ***Based on small sample size***
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Similar to the Loma Small, but is smaller and narrower (Spence, 1971).
Similar to the Loma Small, but is smaller and narrower (Spence, 1971).
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:
Minor type in the Suchil branch.
Minor type in the Suchil branch.
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
