Name Details:
Named By:
Named For:
Date Identified:
Type Site:
Rat Island Stemmed
Rat Island Series
Cluster:
Date:
5,000 - 200 B.P.
Aleutian Tradition
Cultural Period:
Glacial Period:
Culture:
Outline is Representative of Common Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium to large triangular contracting stem point with an elliptical cross
section, The blade is excurvate with some examples curving back in towards the shoulders. The shoulders vary from horizontal to having an upward angel. The stem is contracting with a convex to
straight base. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements: Data needed
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is found on Rat Island of the
Unalaska Islands.
Related / Associated Points:
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:
References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
23, W21
Rat Island Stemmed Projectile Point, Rat Island Stemmed Arrowhead
