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Point Validity: Valid type

These is a series of points which are found in the Dutch Harbor region.  The names of the points reflect the characteristics of the point.  These are valid points.
Dutch Harbor Bi-Point
Dutch Harbor Series
Cluster:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium to large lanceolate point with an elliptical cross section,  The blade is excurvate with the tip curving in, becoming almost parallel at one third to two thirds of the blade, and curving back in at the base.  The base is pointed.  This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:

Commonly Utilized Material:
Basalt
Additional Comments:

This point is similar to the Cascade Bi-Point found in the Pacific Northwest and into Canada. However, the Cascade points are considered older type points.
Distribution:

Distribution Comments:

This point is found in the Dutch Harbor region and the lower Alaskan peninsula islands.
Age / Periods:
Date: 5,000 - 200 B.P.
Cultural Period:
Glacial Period:
Culture: Aleutian Tradition
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Cascade Bi-point, Chignik Lanceolate, Rat Island, Shemya Island
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Pictures: 

Pictures Provided By:
Joel Castanza fromAlaskanArtifacts
 Dutch Harbor Bi-Point Projectile Point, Dutch Harbor Bi-PointArrowhead
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):

23, W21