Sandia II points were discovered together with Sandia I points at Sandia
Cave near Albuquerque, New Mexico. They differ from Sandia I points in a
number of respects.
Single-shouldered Sandia II points are quite similar to those of the
type Sandia I excepting details on the stem, base shape and certain
aspects of workmanship. Instead of tapering to a rounded base, the
straight-edged stem of Sandia II points contracts to a straight or
slightly concave base. Workmanship is generally finer than in the other
type, though achieved by the same means. Resolved secondary edge
thinning is noticeable on many specimens. Sandia II points are also
marked by vertical basal thinning, produced by the removal of a large,
or several smaller longish flakes parallel to the point long-axis,
anticipating perhaps the fluting found on Clovis and Folsom points.
Vertical basal thinning is absent on points of the Sandia I type.
[Illustration: _Sandia II_]