GRAVERS
MESA SITE
NORTHERN ALASKA ABOVE THE ARCTIC CIRCLE
BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT

   These are very typical examples of a tool that was used all across North America during the Early Paleo-Indian time period. The tiny "points" were used as the cutting surface for grooving or engraving materials like bone, ivory or wood. The smallest example measures only slightly more than 1/2 inch wide.

Two gravers from the Mesa site.

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