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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