Obsidian Tool, XFP-121, Sanak Island, Alaska.

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Obsidian Retouched Flake Tool, XFP-121, Sanak Island, Alaska. XFP-121-26 XFP-121 is a major late prehistoric and early historic settlement on a point at the southwest tip of Sanak Island, boasting 12 large nucleus-satellite houses and a total of 76 depressions. Scientific dating methods, including radiocarbon analysis, combined with site features, confirm this village flourished approximately between 1450-1650 CE. These artifacts were captured using either a Faro Edge Arm or a Minolta Vivid 9i scanner. Geomagic or Polyworks software was used to process the data, which was derived from 4-8 high-resolution photographs in Geomagic Wrap. The Sanak Island artifacts are presented as a result of comprehensive research conducted under grants NSF 0326584, NSF 0508101, NSF 1139266, and NSF 1321411, led by Principal Investigator H. Maschner. Original digitizing work was completed at the IVL at Id. St. Univ., with subsequent processing accomplished at Global Digital Heritage. Fieldwork and analysis were conducted in collaboration with and under the permission of the Pauloff Harbor Tribe and the Sanak Corporation.