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Bear Stemmed
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a narrow medium to large (1 1/2 to over 4 inches) lanceolate stemmed point with an elliptical to median ridge cross section. The blade is primarily excurvate with the tip curving in and the edges becoming parallel. The shoulders are generally horizontal, but may vary to having a slightly upward angle. The stem is straight with a convex base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
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This point is primarily found through-out Alaska, but concentrated on the coastal and northern inland region.
This point is primarily found through-out Alaska, but concentrated on the coastal and northern inland region.
Age / Periods:
Date: 3,000 - 200 B.P.
Cultural Period: Norton Tradition
Glacial Period:
Culture: Eskimo, Yupik, Inupiat culture
Date: 3,000 - 200 B.P.
Cultural Period: Norton Tradition
Glacial Period:
Culture: Eskimo, Yupik, Inupiat culture
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Similar Points:
Bear Bifurcated, Kavik, Kayuk, Nuwuks, Point Barrow, Point Hope, Unalakleet, Utkiavik, Utkiavwin
Bear Bifurcated, Kavik, Kayuk, Nuwuks, Point Barrow, Point Hope, Unalakleet, Utkiavik, Utkiavwin
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