Cultural Resources Collection Analysis Albeni Falls Project, Northern Idaho.
Abstract
Cultural Resource Consultants, Inc. (CRC) examined ten artifact collections associated with the Albeni Falls Dam Project Area. The analysis emphasized projectile points and their stylistic similarities to specimens from adjacent areas in an effort of broadly outline a temporal sequence for the area. The stylistic comparison coupled with raw material types suggested shifting regional cultural influences from the Plateau and northwestern Plains as well as localized development. The area appears to have been occupied soon after deglaciation, which occurred around 11-12,000 before present (B.P.) The subsequent stylistic sequence suggests continuous use since then. A variety of other lithic tools including flaked and ground stone was documented; bifacial tools, drills, gravers, scrapers, numerous pestles and mortars, bolas stones, nephrite adzes, notched pebbles or net weights, an atlatl weight, and several unique incised and carved stone objects represent a variety of activities.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADA189766
Entities
People
- C. J. Miss
- L. Hudson