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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.
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.
UnAlaska Fishtail
AKA: Dutch Harbor Fishtail Cluster:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium to large triangular expanding stem point with an elliptical cross section. The blade ranges from straight to slightly excurvate. The shoulders are weak to absent and at an upward angle. The stem is expanding with a straight to concave base. Examples with a concave base may have an auriculate appearance. 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 Dutch Harbor region and the lower Alaskan peninsula islands.
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
Date: 5,000 - 200 B.P.
Cultural Period:
Glacial Period:
Culture: Aleutian Tradition
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Similar Points:
Chignik Stemmed
Chignik Stemmed
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
