Arrowhead type

Axolotl Point

Axolotl1,700 - 800 B.P.Developmental

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Key facts

Age
1,700 - 800 B.P.
Cultural period
Developmental
Culture
Primer, Segundo, Tercer Period
Size
Medium to Large
Shape
Straight Stem
Material
Obsidian
Glacial period
Roman to Medieval Warm

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Description

This triangular point exhibits a distinctive morphology, characterized by a medium to large size and a stout, elliptical cross-sectional profile. The blade edge displays a range of configurations, from straight to subtly excurvate, adding variability to its overall form. Notable features include barbed shoulders and a pronounced, convex base, which merges with a lengthy, contracting stem that typically comprises approximately one-third of the point's total length. The flaking pattern observed on this specimen is random, lacking a discernible, organized arrangement.

Size

The arrowhead's dimensions are as follows: it measures between 55 and 85 mm in length, with a stem that ranges from 12 to 17 mm in length. The blade itself spans 32 to 47 mm in width, while the stem is narrower, ranging from 8 to 13 mm in width. In terms of thickness, the arrowhead measures between 8 and 11 mm.

Distribution

This variant is documented in Cueva de la Nopalera, Hidalgo, Mexico. Such artifacts are believed to occur extensively across the Valley of Mexico.

Additional information

More information needed.

Identified by

Named by
Angel Garcia Cook
Year
1967
Type site
Cueva de la Nopalera, Hidalgo

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