Flake

56-28-2236

From: Alaska | Norton Sound | Cape Denbigh | Iyatayet

Curatorial Section: American

Object Number 56-28-2236
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Denbigh Flint Complex
Provenience Alaska | Norton Sound | Cape Denbigh | Iyatayet
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Locus IYH
Section American
Materials Chert
Description

Striking platform present. Parallel sided and ridged on dorsal surface suggesting removal from a prepared core and use of blade making technique. On grey chert. Marginal retouch or utilization along a portion of lateral edge on dorsal surface.

Length 3.8 cm
Width 1.6 cm
Thickness 0.4 cm
Credit Line Gift of J. Louis Giddings, 1956

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