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Appendix VIII: Early Formative chipped stone tools from Tomaltepec

Excavations at Santo Domingo Tomaltepec : evolution of a formative community in the Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico by Michael E. Whalen • 6 (12) • Published In 1981 • Pages: 181-185

By: Rick, John W..

Abstract
This article discusses the Early Formative stone tool industry at Santo Domingo Tomaltepec which the author characterizes as a flake and core industry largely involved with hard hammer percussion. A table is presented in the text listing the variety of stone tools found at Tomaltepec, the type of stone used in their manufacture, the expected duration of use of the tool, and remarks or comments on the probable use to which the tool was put.
Subjects
General tools
Lithic industries
Mineral resources
tradition
Highland Mesoamerican Early Preclassic
HRAF PubDate
2010
Region
Middle America and the Caribbean
Sub Region
General Middle America and the Caribbean
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
John Beierle; 2008
Field Date
no date
Coverage Date
4000-2600 BP (2000-600 BC)
Coverage Place
Santo Domingo Tomaltepec, Valley of Oaxaca, Mexico
Notes
by John W. Rick
LCCN
82105268
LCSH
Indians of Mexico--Mexico--Oaxaca Valley--Antiquities/Tomaltepec Site (Mexico) Oaxaca Valley (Mexico)--Antiquities/Mexico--Antiquities