Name Details:
Named By
Named For
Date Identified
Type Site:
 Shemya Island
Cluster:












Date:                    
Cultural Period:    
Glacial Period:      
Culture:                 
9,000 - 5,000 B.P.


Anangula Period


Outline is Representative of Common Size and Shape:



Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:

This is a medium to large ovoid knife.  The blade is commonly asymmetrical.  The base may vary from rounded, straight, or pointed and is asymmetrical. 

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


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

Pictures:
Pictures Provided By:
Joel Castanza from AlaskanArtifacts





References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):

23, W21
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Point Validity:  Valid Point

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

Age Details:
Shemya Island Blade