Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Henry B. Collins
Named For: Associated Culture
Date Identified: 1956
Type Site:
Identified By: Henry B. Collins
Named For: Associated Culture
Date Identified: 1956
Type Site:
Point Validity:
Valid type
Collins was a distinguished anthropologist and Curator of the Smithsonian Museum. He conducted extensive studies into the archaeology of Alaska and Lawrence Island. This type was identified in his study of the Dorset culture and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Collins was a distinguished anthropologist and Curator of the Smithsonian Museum. He conducted extensive studies into the archaeology of Alaska and Lawrence Island. This type was identified in his study of the Dorset culture and has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
Dorset Triangular
Cluster: Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a thin medium triangular point with a flattened to thin elliptical cross section. The blade may vary from straight to slightly excavate. The base ranges from straight to slightly concave. This point has a random flaking pattern.
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is found through-out the arctic region of Alaska and Canada in areas associated with the Eskimo / Dorset cultural regions.
This point is found through-out the arctic region of Alaska and Canada in areas associated with the Eskimo / Dorset cultural regions.
Age / Periods:
Date: 2,500 - 1,000 B.P.
Cultural Period:
Glacial Period: Roman to Medieval Warm
Culture: Dorset Tradition / Culture
Date: 2,500 - 1,000 B.P.
Cultural Period:
Glacial Period: Roman to Medieval Warm
Culture: Dorset Tradition / Culture
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