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Name Details:
Identified By: Roy Carlson
Named For: Salish Culture
Date Identified: 2011
Type Site:
Identified By: Roy Carlson
Named For: Salish Culture
Date Identified: 2011
Type Site:
Point Validity:
Cultural 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. Currently only two examples have been recovered from the southwestern Yukon ice patches. This is considered a cultural 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. Currently only two examples have been recovered from the southwestern Yukon ice patches. This is considered a cultural type.
Salish Triangular
Cluster: Western Triangle Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a small to medium triangular point with a thin elliptical cross section. The blade ranges from excurvate to straight. The base varies from very slightly convex to deeply concave. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Length - 22 to 62 mm, (average 34 to 42 mm), Blade Width - 13 to 33 mm (average 19 to 23 mm)
Length - 22 to 62 mm, (average 34 to 42 mm), Blade Width - 13 to 33 mm (average 19 to 23 mm)
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is found in southwestern British Columbia and northwestern Washington in Salish cultural regions.
This point is found in southwestern British Columbia and northwestern Washington in Salish cultural regions.
Age / Periods:
Date: 2,100 - 160 B.P.
Cultural Period: Prehistoric to Historic
Glacial Period: Roman Warm to Modern Times
Culture: Salish Culture
Phase: Post-Marpole Phase
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