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Name Details:
Named By: Angel
Garcia Cook
Named For:
Date Identified:
1967
Type Site: Cueva de la Nopalera, Hidalgo
Tecolate I
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
2,000 - 900 B.P.
0 to 1,100 d.n.e
Primer and Segundo period
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium to large triangular stemmed point with an elliptical
cross section. The blade is primarily excurvate with barbed
shoulders that range from pointing down to outward. The stem is
straight with a straight base with basal thinning present. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Length - 42 to 53 mm, Stem Length - 12 to 17 mm, Blade Width -
32 to 37 mm, Stem Width - 19 to 32 mm, Thickness - 7 to 10 mm
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This type is reported in This type has been reported at Cueva de la Nopalera, Hidalgo Mexico. These points are thought to be found
throughout the Valley of Mexico.
Related / Associated Points:
Additional Comments:
Pictures:
Other points in this Cluster:
Point Validity:
Cook was an influential anthropologist for the Instituto Nacoinal de
Antropologia e Historia. He conducted extensive research in the Basin
of Mexico. This type was defined in his research at Cueva de la
Nopalera.
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Age Details:
These points are primarily associated with levels
4 with decreasing usage in level 3. Type II has minimal usage in level
2.
Pictures Provided By:
Cook, 1967
References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
193
Tecolate I Projectile Point, Tecolate I Arrowhead
