Scraper

69-16-405

From: Alaska | Unalakleet

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 69-16-405
Current Location Collections Storage
Provenience Alaska | Unalakleet
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Archaeology Area N5.25, W4.5 - floor
Locus House 118
Section American
Materials Flint (uncertain)
Description

Black flint (?) with concoidal fracture. Pentagonal, with striking platform forming one of sides. Entire perimeter retouched except striking platform. Edge opposite striking platform shows intense wear. Probably was hafted similarly to scrapers of discoid or ovoid type.

Length 2.3 cm
Width 2.1 cm
Credit Line Alaska Unalaklett Expedition; Bruce Lutz, 1969

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