Name Details:
Named By
Named For
Date Identified
Type Site:
 Rat Island Blade
Rat Island Series
Cluster:












Date:                    
Cultural Period:    
Glacial Period:      
Culture:                 
5,000 - 200 B.P.


Aleutian Tradition


Outline is Representative of Common Size and Shape:



Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:

This is a medium to large lanceolate to bi-point blade.  The blade is excurvate and asymmetrical.  The base may vary from rounded to pointed or straight.

Size Measurements: Data needed

Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is found on Rat Island.
Similar Points:
Chignik Ovoid, Dutch Harbor Ovoid, Mesa, Portage
Related / Associated Points:
Additional Comments:


Other Websites with Detailed Information:
http://www.alaskanartifacts.com/Aleut_Artifacts/Rat_Island/Rat_Island.html


Pictures:


Other points in this Cluster:


Point Validity:  Valid Point

These is a series of points which are found on Rat Island.  The names of the points reflect the characteristics of the point.  These are valid points.

Age Details:
Pictures Provided By:
Joel Castanza from AlaskanArtifacts

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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):

23, W21
Rat Island Blade