Alaska Archaeology Month Poster - 2020

Antler

For thousands of years, Alaskans have turned antler into the reliable, resilient tools of everyday life. Among the many uses are snow goggles, barbed harpoons, spoons, fish net needles, sled runners, and combs.

Alaska Archaeology Month poster for 2020 features antlers as materials used for tools.

About Archaeology Month Posters

The archaeological heritage of 42 states is celebrated each year during their respective archaeology months or weeks. April is Archaeology Month in Alaska, by proclamation of the governor. Educational posters are produced by each state to promote awareness of the value of archaeology and archaeological resources. Posters are sent to schools, libraries, agencies, and institutions throughout the state.

Production of the annual Alaska Archaeology Month poster is coordinated by the Alaska Anthropological Association’s Public Education Group. Sponsors include the National Park Service, Ukpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation, Colorado State University Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Bureau of Land Management, University of Alaska Anchorage Department of Anthropology, the Alaska Office of History and Archaeology, and the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Cultural Resources Division.

See posters from previous years

2019 / Wood

2018 / Ocean Bay Tradition 
Recognized as best in the nation by the Society for American Archaeology

2017 / Paleoarctic Tradition

2016 / Thule Tradition 
Recognized as best in the nation by the Society for American Archaeology

2015 / Northern Arcaic Tradition 
Recognized as best in the nation by the Society for American Archaeology

2014 / Denbigh 
Recognized as best in the nation by the Society for American Archaeology