Outline is Representative of Size and Shape:
Name Details:
Identified By: Daryl W. Fedje, Quentin Mackie, Duncan McLaren, and Wigen
Named For:
Date Identified: 2004
Type Site: K1 Cave, Moresby Island
Identified By: Daryl W. Fedje, Quentin Mackie, Duncan McLaren, and Wigen
Named For:
Date Identified: 2004
Type Site: K1 Cave, Moresby Island
Point Validity:
Valid type
Fedje is a influential anthropologist and assistant professor at the University of Victoria and has served as archaeologist for the Park Service, Mackie is an assistant professor at the University of Victoria, McLaren is an assistant professor at the University of Victoria. This type was defined during studies of Moresby Island and has several professional references, This is considered a valid type.
Fedje is a influential anthropologist and assistant professor at the University of Victoria and has served as archaeologist for the Park Service, Mackie is an assistant professor at the University of Victoria, McLaren is an assistant professor at the University of Victoria. This type was defined during studies of Moresby Island and has several professional references, This is considered a valid type.
Taan Stemmed
Cluster: Northern Pacific Stemmed Cluster Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a large lanceolate to triangular contracting stem with an elliptical cross section. The blade is excurvate. The shoulders are weak to absent and at an upward angle. The stem is long, broad and contracting with a convex base. Heavy basal and hafting region grinding is present on this type. This point has a random flaking pattern.
Size Measurements:
Length - 100 - 130 mm, Stem Length - 30 to 40 mm, Blade Width - 32 to 41 mm (based on small sample size).
Length - 100 - 130 mm, Stem Length - 30 to 40 mm, Blade Width - 32 to 41 mm (based on small sample size).
Commonly Utilized Material:
Additional Comments:
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point was reported at the K1 cave and Gaadu Din 2 Cave in Alaska. Found in southern Alaska into northwestern Yukon and northwestern British Columbia. Full distribution not known.
This point was reported at the K1 cave and Gaadu Din 2 Cave in Alaska. Found in southern Alaska into northwestern Yukon and northwestern British Columbia. Full distribution not known.
Age / Periods:
Date: 10,500 - 9,900 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late Paleo
Glacial Period: Late Pleistocene to Early Holocene
Culture:
Date: 10,500 - 9,900 B.P.
Cultural Period: Late Paleo
Glacial Period: Late Pleistocene to Early Holocene
Culture:
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Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
