One of the expanding stem dart points (Fig. 15, H) has a triangular
blade, slight shoulders, and a fairly large stem with smoothed edges.
This point is similar to the Trinity type (Suhm _et al._, 1954: 484-486
and Pl. 82) but is also somewhat reminiscent of type Yarbrough (_Ibid._:
492 and Pl. 125).
Another point (Fig. 15, E) of the expanding stem series has been
assigned to the Ellis type (Newell and Krieger, 1949: 166-167 and Fig.
58; Suhm _et al._, 1954: 420-422 and Pl. 89).
The third expanding stem dart point (Fig. 15, I) is the crudest of the
series. The stem is relatively small and the basal portion is missing.
It falls in the general range of the Palmillas type (Suhm _et al._,
1954: 462 and Pl. 110).
The dart point with a rectangular stem (Fig. 15, G) is easily the
largest projectile point found at the site. The triangular blade has
mildly convex edges, and the moderate sized shoulders are slightly
barbed. We are reluctant to identify this specimen with any specific
type, but in general style it is suggestive of the Bulverde type (Suhm
_et al._, 1954: 404 and Pl. 81). Extreme varieties of the Yarbrough and
Morrill types also approach the form of this specimen.
_Arrow Points_
Only six arrow points were found, including the one associated with
Burial No. 1. The burial point (Fig. 15, O) is of the Perdiz type (Suhm
_et al._, 1954: 504 and Pl. 131). It has a relatively short pointed stem
and sharp barbs.
Of the remaining five arrow points, three (Fig. 15, P-R) have
contracting stems and are of the Perdiz type; the other two (Fig. 15,
S-T) have expanding stems and could not be identified with any known
type. The three Perdiz points are almost identical in form and are
remarkably uniform in size, all falling between 18 and 19 mm. long by 11
to 12 mm. wide at the shoulder. One of the expanding stem arrow points
(Fig. 15, S) is in the same size range as these three Perdiz points, the
other is somewhat larger. All of the arrow points except the one from
the burial have serrated blade edges.
_Bifacial Blades_
The two bifacial blades could have been used as small knives, scrapers,
or even projectile points. One (Fig. 16, E), represented by the basal
portion, is a triangular blade with a straight base. It is 3.6 cm. wide
at the base and is estimated to have been approximately 7 cm. long when
complete. It is fairly thin and of reasonably good workmanship. The
second bifacial blade (Fig. 16, F) is smaller than the other, measuring
4.2 cm. long by 2.8 cm. wide at the base. It is crudely pointed at the
distal end and has a convex base. The blade edges are sinuous and show
little evidence of wear.
_Worked Nodules_
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