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Abasolo
Description:
A medium to large size, broad, lanceolate point with a rounded base. The blade can be beveled on one side of each face and the base can be thinned. Described by Suhm , Krieger and Jelks 1954, Tortugas are counterpart to Abasolo however Tortugas have a straight base. Some may have been used as dart points . Larger specimens are thought to be hand held knife forms.
- Time Period : 7,000 to 5,000 B.P.
- Location : Southern Texas into Mexico and New Mexico
- Shape : Lanceolate
Description:
A medium to large size, broad, lanceolate point with a rounded base. The blade can be beveled on one side of each face and the base can be thinned. Described by Suhm , Krieger and Jelks 1954, Tortugas are counterpart to Abasolo however Tortugas have a straight base. Some may have been used as dart points . Larger specimens are thought to be hand held knife forms.