Name Details:
Named By:
Named For:
Date Identified:
Type Site:
Point Hope
(Bear type 5)
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
Glacial Period:
Culture:
1,600 - 1,000 B.P.
Norton Tradition
Ipiutak Culture
Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a broad medium to large (2
to over 4 inches) lanceolate stemmed point with an elliptical to median ridge cross section. The blade is
broad and primarily excurvate with
the tip curving in and the edges becoming parallel. The blade
may have an ovoid appearance. The shoulders are generally horizontal, but may vary to having a slightly upward angle. The stem is straight with a convex base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurement: Data
needed
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is a sub-type of the Beat point
most commonly associated with the Ipiutak culture. This point is
found within the Brooks Range and north.
Related / Associated Points:
Additional Comments:
Points from this area generally has a broader blade with more of an ovoid
shape and a stem that is narrow.
Other points in this Cluster:
Point Validity:
Age Details:
References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
23, W21
Point Hope Projectile Point, Point Hope Arrowhead
