Arrowhead type
Bear Point
Bear3,000 - 200 B.P.Late Archaic to Transitional Archaic12 reference photos
Key facts
- Age
- 3,000 - 200 B.P.
- Cultural period
- Late Archaic to Transitional Archaic
- Culture
- Eskimo, Yupik, Inupiat culture
- Size
- Medium to Large
- Shape
- Straight Stem to Bifurcated
- Glacial period
- Culture: Eskimo, Yupik, Inupiat culture
More from the Archaic period
Description
This lanceolate point exhibits a slender profile, measuring between 1 1/2 to over 4 inches in length, with a cross-sectional shape that ranges from elliptical to a pronounced median ridge. The blade's curvature is predominantly excurvate, characterized by an inwardly curved tip and edges that converge to form a parallel alignment. The shoulders of the point are typically oriented horizontally, although some specimens may display a subtle upward inclination. The stem is distinguished by its straight configuration and a base that is notably convex. The flaking pattern observed on this point is random, lacking a discernible order or sequence.
Size
Medium to Large
Distribution
This type is mainly discovered throughout Alaska, yet predominantly situated in the coastal and northern interior areas
Additional information
More information needed.
Similar types
Types that are easy to confuse with the Bear point.