Adze Blade XCB-105-3162

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Adze Blade XCB-105-3162 Dates to 400 BCE-100 CE The village of Adamagan, meaning "place of walrus hunters" in Aleut, is situated at the head of Morzhovoi Bay on the western Alaska Peninsula. This massive settlement had multiple occupations, making it a thriving community. At its peak from 400 BCE-100 CE, it was the largest Arctic village, with an estimated 1,000 residents. Limited occupations have also been dated to 2,200-1,700 BCE, 1,000-600 BCE, and 900-1,100 CE. These finds provide valuable insights into the lives of ancient inhabitants of the western Alaska Peninsula. The artifacts showcased here were made possible through research grants from NSF, including NSF 96,300,072, NSF 98,14,086, NSF 99,963,672, NSF 99,964,115, NSF 11,39,266, and NSF 13,21,411. H. Maschner led the project as Principal Investigator. The artifacts were scanned using either a Faro Edge Arm or a Minolta Vivid 9i scanner. Processing was done in Geomagic or Polyworks software, with 2-8 photos used to create texture in Geomagic Wrap. The initial digitizing work took place at the IVL on Iditarod Street University campus. Further processing and publication were completed by Global Digital Heritage.