Golondrina points were defined on the basis of specimens found at the
Devils River Site on the Rio Grande in southwest Texas.
Golondrina points are of broad lanceolate shape. Upper lateral edges are
usually markedly rounded. Lower lateral edges are characteristically
recurved, resulting in out-flaring basal corners of ears. The base is
quite deeply concave. The broadest part is at mid-section or a little
beyond, towards the tip. Average dimensions are: length 6.0 to 8.0 cm.,
maximum body width 2.3 to 3.2 cm., and base width 2.2 to 2.9 cm.
Workmanship is fine. Initial and secondary shaping and thinning was by
direct percussion. Initial flake scars are irregular. Pressure retouch
of edges is not obvious. Essentially, vertical basal thinning was
accomplished by the removal of either one or a series of irregular
flakes. It should be noted that thinning scars on occasional specimens
may be quite narrow and parallel to the point long-axis. Both the lower
lateral edges and the basal concavity have been smoothed.
[Illustration: _Golondrina_]
At the type site, Golondrina points have been dated to about 8,000 years
ago. Plainview points may be associated with them. Golondrina points
have been found in north central, central, and southwest Texas and
northeast Mexico. It is likely they will be identified in other parts of
the broader Southwest.