Arrowhead type

Atotonilco Stemmed Point

Atotonilco Stemmed1,800 - 1,400 B.P.Developmental to Late Prehistoric

Key facts

Age
1,800 - 1,400 B.P.
Cultural period
Developmental to Late Prehistoric
Culture
Suchil Chalchihuites culture
Size
Small to Medium
Shape
Straight Stem
Glacial period
Roman Warm to Vandal Minimum

More from the Late Prehistoric, Developmental periods

Description

This triangular point features a slender, oval-shaped profile and a moderately sized blade with edges that transition from straight to subtly curved. The shoulder regions exhibit a rounded morphology, inclined at a gentle upward slope. A lengthy, narrow stem extends from the base, maintaining a consistent, straight alignment and terminating in a base that is either straight or slightly bulging. The overall flaking pattern on this point appears to be random, lacking a discernible, organized sequence.

Size

The arrowheads exhibit the following dimensions: an average length of 38 mm and an average thickness of 4 mm. Note that the blade width measurement is not available. These measurements are based on a limited dataset, stemming from a small sample size.

Distribution

This artifact is typically located within the territorial bounds of Suchil Chalchihuites cultural spheres in Durango and Zacatecas.

Mainly found in

Additional information

More information needed.

Identified by

Named by
Michael W. Spence
Year
1971

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