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Name Details:
Named By: Lorenzo
Named For:
Date Identified:
1965
Type Site:
Tlatilco
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
Early Ticoman
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Phase:
Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a thick medium
to large triangular contracting stem point with an elliptical cross section. The blade may range from straight to excurvate and commonly serrated. The shoulders
are commonly asymmetrical with one shoulder being slightly higher
and more angular and the lower shoulder more round and may range from horizontal or have an upward taper. The stem is contracting and may have a pointed base, convex, or
almost straight base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Length - 68
to 84 mm, Stem Length - 11 to 15 mm, Width at shoulders - 29
to 36 mm,
Thickness - 7 to 11 mm (***bases on small sample size***)
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This type has been reported in the Valley of Mexico and Cueva de la Nopalera, Hidalgo. These points are thought to be found throughout
the Valley of Mexico
Similar Points:
Augustin, Cliffton, Coxtanlan, Garyito, Gypsum Cave, La Mina, La Paz, Langtry Arenosa, Manuela, Perdiz, Salado, Trinidad Related / Associated Points:
Additional Comments:
Other points in this Cluster:
Age Details:
At Cueva de la Nopalera these points were
associated with level 3 and had increase usage in level 2.
Pictures Provided By:
As illustrated by Tolstoy, 1967
References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
189
Tlatilco Projectile Point, Tlatilco Arrowhead
