Burin Spall

56-28-1487

From: Alaska | Norton Sound | Cape Denbigh | Iyatayet

Curatorial Section: American

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Object Number 56-28-1487
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Denbigh Flint Complex
Provenience Alaska | Norton Sound | Cape Denbigh | Iyatayet
Culture Area Arctic Culture Area
Section American
Materials Flint
Description

Thin slender flake which has been detached from burin. This spall was used as small chisel or engraving tool.

Length 2.6 cm
Width 0.3 cm
Thickness 0.2 cm
Credit Line Gift of J. Louis Giddings, 1956

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