Dutch Harbor Stemmed Point

This triangular point exhibits a distinctive morphology, characterized by a medium to large size and a contracting stem. Its cross-sectional profile is elliptical, while the blade displays an excurvate shape, occasionally recurving towards the shoulders. The shoulders themselves exhibit variability, ranging from a horizontal orientation to an upward inclination. The stem tapers, featuring a base that is either convex or straight. The flaking pattern on this point is random, lacking a discernible order or organization.

This type is located in the Dutch Harbor area and the southern Alaskan peninsula isles.

In the classification of Native American arrowheads, a notable distinction is made based on size. Specifically, these points are categorized into two groups: large and small. The dividing line between these two categories is a length of 3.5 inches, with points exceeding this measurement being considered large, and those falling below it being classified as small. This size-based differentiation provides a useful framework for understanding the variability and diversity of arrowhead types, and can offer insights into the technological, functional, and cultural contexts in which they were created.