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Name Details:
Named By:
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Date Identified:
Type Site:
Siberian
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
1,400 - 200 B.P.
Siberian Yupik (Eskimo) culture
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 stemmed point with an elliptical
cross section. The blade is primarily excurvate, but may vary to
almost straight. The shoulders are at an upward angle. The
stem is straight with a straight to convex base. The base may be
asymmetrical. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found on the
Chukotski Peninsula of Siberia, Russia, St. Lawrence Island and into the
Seward Peninsula and surrounding western coastal region of Alaska in
regions associated with the Siberian Yupik culture.
Related / Associated Points:
Additional Comments:
This is a point that was used on a harpoon /
lance. These points may vary from flaked stone to ground slate.
This point is associated with the Siberian Yupik culture of Siberia and St
Lawrence Island and surrounding region.
These points are similar to the Great Basin / Western Tradition stemmed
cluster points.
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Point Validity: Valid Type
This type has many professional references. This is considered a valid type.
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Age Details:
References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
23, W21
Siberian Projectile Point, Siberian Arrowhead
