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These is a series of points which are found in the Chignik region of the Alaskan Peninsula. The names of the points reflect the characteristics of the point. These are valid points.
These is a series of points which are found in the Chignik region of the Alaskan Peninsula. The names of the points reflect the characteristics of the point. These are valid points.
Chignik Side Notch
Chignik SeriesCluster:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium triangular side notch point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is excurvate. Parallel notches are commonly shallow and form a shoulder that ranges from horizontal to having a slight upward angle. The stem varies from expanded to expanding. The base ranges from slightly convex to slightly concave. This point has a random flaking pattern.
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Commonly Utilized Material:
Basalt
Basalt
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is found in the Alaskan peninsula.
This point is found in the Alaskan peninsula.
Age / Periods:
Date: 5,000 - 200 B.P.
Cultural Period:
Glacial Period: Neoglacial to Little Ice Age
Culture: Aleutian Tradition
Date: 5,000 - 200 B.P.
Cultural Period:
Glacial Period: Neoglacial to Little Ice Age
Culture: Aleutian Tradition
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Similar Points:
Aishihik, Aleutian Curve Blade, Anderson Side Notch, Dutch Harbor Side Notch, Kayuk, Ugashik
Aishihik, Aleutian Curve Blade, Anderson Side Notch, Dutch Harbor Side Notch, Kayuk, Ugashik
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