Name Details:
Named By:
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Date Identified:
Type Site: Utkiavwin,
Borrow (Utqiagvik), Alaska
Utkiavwin
Cluster:
Commonly Utilized Material:
Date:
Cultural Period:
Glacial Period:
Culture:
2,700 - 200 B.P.
Norton Tradition
Eskimo, Yupik, Unupiat
Outline is Representative of Common Size and Shape:
Description of Physical Characteristics and Flaking Pattern:
This is a large lanceolate stemmed point with elliptical or median
ridge cross section. The blade is narrow and excurvate towards
the tip and becomes parallel for most of the blade. Many
examples have serrated blades. Shoulders are commonly weak and
horizontal. The stem is straight with a straight base.
This point has a random flaking pattern.
Distribution:
Distribution Comments:
This point is primarily found on the northern
Alaska coastal regions and St. Lawrence and Punuk Island.
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References: (See Reference Page, Entry Number):
23, W21
Utkiavwin Projectile Point, Utkiavwin Arrowhead
