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Point Validity: Collector type

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Ahsahka Side Notch
(Collector Type)
Cluster:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular side notch point.  The blade may range from most commonly straight to excurvate.  Parallel notches are shallow and form weak shoulders and an expanding stem.  The base is convex.    
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Additional Comments:

No professional references to this type were able to be located.  It is reported by Overstreet and all information on this page was reported by Overstreet.  Overstreet reports that this point evolved from the Hatwai and Cold Springs type.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

Overstreet reports this point in northern Idaho to eastern Washington
Age / Periods:
Date: 4,000 - 3,000 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late Archaic
Glacial Period: Neoglacial
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Similar Points:
Kamloops Side NotchPiquninSalish Side Notch
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