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Point Validity: Valid type

These is a series of points which are found in the Chignik region of the Alaskan Peninsula.  The names of the points reflect the characteristics of the point.  These are valid points.
Chignik Leaf
Chignik Series
Cluster:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a medium to large lanceolate point with an elliptical cross section,  The blade is excurvate with the tip curving in, becoming almost parallel at one third to two thirds of the blade, and curving back in at the base.  The base is convex.  This point has a random flaking pattern.
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Commonly Utilized Material:
Basalt
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Distribution:
Distribution Comments:

This point is found in the  Alaskan peninsula.
Age / Periods:
Date: 5,000 - 200 B.P.
Cultural Period:
Glacial Period: Neoglacial to Little Ice Age
Culture: Aleutian Tradition
Age Details:
Similar Points:
Dutch Harbor Ovoid, Mesa, Naknek, Rat Island, St. Michaels Leaf
Other points in this cluster / Related / Associated Points:
Pictures: 

Pictures Provided By:
Joel Castanza from AlaskanArtifacts






Chignik Dart
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):

23, W21