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.
Suchil Triangular
Cluster: Late Southern Triangle Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is relatively narrow and ranges from primarily straight to slightly excurvate. The base varies from straight to slightly convex with with well defined basal corners. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Length - 27 to 50 mm (average 39 mm), Blade Width - 14 to 19 mm (average 16 mm), Thickness - 3 to 10 mm (average 5 mm)
Length - 27 to 50 mm (average 39 mm), Blade Width - 14 to 19 mm (average 16 mm), Thickness - 3 to 10 mm (average 5 mm)
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
The Suchil Triangular is similar to the Sain Alto Triangular in characteristics, but the Suchil is smaller than the larger Sain Alto Triangular (Spence, 1971)
The Suchil Triangular is similar to the Sain Alto Triangular in characteristics, but the Suchil is smaller than the larger Sain Alto Triangular (Spence, 1971)
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
These point are primarily found in Loma and Guadiana Chalchihuites cultural regions of Chihuahua, Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Jalisco, and Aguascalientes Mexico.
These point are primarily found in Loma and Guadiana Chalchihuites cultural regions of Chihuahua, Durango, Zacatecas, San Luis Potosi, Jalisco, and Aguascalientes Mexico.
Age / Periods:
Date: 1,800 - 1,400 B.P.
Cultural Period: Transitional Archaic to Preclassic
Glacial Period: Roman Warm to Vandal Minimum
Culture: Suchil Chalchihuites and Loma San Gabriel Cultures
Date: 1,800 - 1,400 B.P.
Cultural Period: Transitional Archaic to Preclassic
Glacial Period: Roman Warm to Vandal Minimum
Culture: Suchil Chalchihuites and Loma San Gabriel Cultures
Age Details:
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