Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Roy Carlson
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 2011
Type Site: Helen Point, Mayne Island, British Columbia
Identified By: Roy Carlson
Named For: Type Site
Date Identified: 2011
Type Site: Helen Point, Mayne Island, British Columbia
Point Validity:
Valid type
Carlson is a distinguished anthropologist and professor for the Department of Anthropology, University of Washington. Carlson has conducted extensive studies into the archaeology of Canada. This point was identified in a professional publication. Many samples have been reported in the Puget Sound and Frazier River Valley. This is considered a valid type.
Helen Point Triangle
AKA: Type VIb (Carlson, 2011) Cluster: Western Triangle Cluster
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small to medium asymmetrical triangular point with an elliptical cross section. The blade is asymmetrical with on edge being straight with a square basal corner and the other edge being excurvate with a rounded basal corner. The base ranges from straight to slightly convex. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Length - 24 to 65 mm (average 36 to 46 mm), Blade Width - 17 to 35 mm (average 22 to 27 mm)
Length - 24 to 65 mm (average 36 to 46 mm), Blade Width - 17 to 35 mm (average 22 to 27 mm)
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point was reported in the Puget Sound region and Frazier River valley of British Columbia.
This point was reported in the Puget Sound region and Frazier River valley of British Columbia.
Age / Periods:
Date: 900 - 600 B.P.
Cultural Period: Developmental to Classic
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm
Culture:
Phase: Late Marpole
Date: 900 - 600 B.P.
Cultural Period: Developmental to Classic
Glacial Period: Medieval Warm
Culture:
Phase: Late Marpole
Age Details:
Carlson (2011) reports radiocarbon dates at Helen Point returned dates of 700 ± 110 and 640 ± 90 BP.
Carlson (2011) reports radiocarbon dates at Helen Point returned dates of 700 ± 110 and 640 ± 90 BP.
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
