Bone Handle for Stone Tool XCB-105-3571

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Human: A Fragment of a Bone Handle from an Ancient Stone Tool. Sea mammal bone XCB-105-3571, dating back to 400 BCE-100 CE. XCB-105 Adamagan, named after the Aleut place where walrus hunters congregated, is located at the head of Morzhovoi Bay on the western Alaska Peninsula. This vast village boasts multiple occupations, with its peak population estimated at around 1000 people during the time it was inhabited from 400 BCE-100 CE. Additionally, archaeological findings suggest limited occupations dating back to 2200-1700 BCE, 1000-600 BCE, and 900-1100 CE. The Western Alaska Peninsula artifacts showcased here are a direct result of research grants NSF 9630072, NSF 9814086, NSF 9996372, NSF 9996415, NSF 1139266, and NSF 1321411. H. Maschner led the investigation as Principal Investigator. The artifacts were scanned using either a Faro Edge Arm or a Minolta Vivid 9i scanner. Processing was completed in Geomagic or Polyworks software, with 2-8 photos used to create texture in Geomagic Wrap. Initial digitizing work took place at the IVL at Id. St. Univ., while subsequent processing and publication were handled by Global Digital Heritage.