Abstract
This study considers the idea that Desert Side-notched points are of Numic origin by comparing those found in Numic and non-Numic areas. Considering Cultural Transmission theory, it is hypothesized that Desert Side-notched points found in non-Numic areas will be more variable and have significant morphological differences from those found in Numic areas. The data for this study consists of numerous Desert Side-notched points from published and unpublished sources, along with new data from the Rollin and Grace Enfield collection. Multiple statistical methods were employed as 12 attributes from each projectile point were considered. The results mostly confirmed the original expectations, as it was found that points in non-Numic areas were more variable and morphologically distinct from their Numic counterparts.