XCB-003-808 Biface, End Blade

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Biface or End-Blade XCB-003-808 is a fascinating archaeological find from the Izembek Phase. This phase is well-documented by A.P. McCartney's research at the site of XCB-003, also known as IZM-003, in 1971. The XCB-003 site showcases a small village with a distinctive whalebone house and various artifacts closely related to those discovered in the Bristol Bay region. It is estimated that these artifacts date back approximately 1200-1350 CE. The Alaska Peninsula artifacts were meticulously collected through research supported by grants NSF 9630072, NSF 9814086, NSF 9996372, NSF 9996415, NSF 1139266, and NSF 1321411. H. Maschner led this project as the Principal Investigator. The artifacts were digitally scanned using either a Faro Edge Arm or a Minolta Vivid 9i, with subsequent processing done in Geomagic or Polyworks software. A total of 2-8 photos were used to create texture in Geomagic Wrap. Initially, the digitizing work was performed at the IVL at Idaho State University, while further processing and publication were completed by Global Digital Heritage. McCartney's groundbreaking research on Prehistoric Cultural Integration along the Alaska Peninsula is documented in APUA 16(1):59-84 (1974). Additionally, H. Maschner's work, available online as doi: 10.1353/arc.2011.0007, was published in Arctic Anthro. January 1, 2004 vol. 41 no. 2, pages 98-111.